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Southern Adventist University Greensboro College Ferrum College Miles College North Carolina Wesleyan College Aurora University Old Dominion Longwood University| Oakwood University | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,363 students)
Oakwood University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or AU?
- Averett University is 98.4% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at AU than Oakwood University ($37,640.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than AU ($19,373 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 21.1% lower than costs at Averett University ($9,384 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($26,246 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 10 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or AU? 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 AU and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Oakwood University (41% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,400)
- Averett University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- AU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/