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Overview |
Oakwood University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | cookman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $13,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $13,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $15,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $13,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 12,818 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 10,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| 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 | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $35,985 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $372 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| 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
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Bethune-Cookman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Bethune-Cookman?
- Oakwood University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Oakwood University than Bethune Cookman University ($18,974.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Oakwood University ($15,769 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 10.8% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($9,384 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Oakwood University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 37.9% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($19,004 vs. $13,780)
Oakwood University vs. Bethune-Cookman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Bethune-Cookman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethune-Cookman or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Bethune-Cookman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Bethune-Cookman? 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 Bethune-Cookman and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Oakwood University (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $31,700)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $4,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($31,000 vs. $35,985)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($320 vs. $372)
- More Oakwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/