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Overview |
Oakwood University | Bates | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 36% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $149 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Bates?
- Bates College is 221.8% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.8% higher at Bates than Oakwood University ($61,066.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Bates ($19,373 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 83.5% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,384 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Bates College (93% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 170.5% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($51,414 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Oakwood University .
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Bates (13.7%)
Oakwood University vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Bates? 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 Bates and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Oakwood University (92% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $38,300 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $37,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $16,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $31,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($149 vs. $320)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/