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Southern Adventist University UT Martin Miles College Union University| Oakwood University | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | |||
| 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 | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $292 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Bethel | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Bethel?
- Oakwood University is 17% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Oakwood University than Bethel University ($18,974.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Oakwood University ($13,858 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 43.3% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,384 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Oakwood University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 41.9% larger than aid received Bethel University ($19,004 vs. $13,396)
Oakwood University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (928) is 5 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Bethel University (35% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,400)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($28,250 vs. $31,000)
- Bethel graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($292 vs. $320)
- More Bethel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/