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Overview |
Oakwood University | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Asbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Asbury University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Asbury University?
- Asbury University is 71.7% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Asbury University than Oakwood University ($32,578.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Asbury University ($19,373 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 8.7% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,636 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 31% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($24,888 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 178 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Asbury University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Asbury University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Oakwood University (71% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Asbury University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,400)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $5,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($25,943 vs. $31,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/