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Overview |
Oakwood University | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Sioux City, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | briarcliff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $33,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $33,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $21,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $26,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $253 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Briar Cliff 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
- Oakwood University is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 927 students)
Oakwood University vs. Briar Cliff University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Briar Cliff University?
- Briar Cliff University is 74.9% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($33,180.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at Briar Cliff University than Oakwood University ($33,180.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Briar Cliff University ($19,373 vs. $21,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 5.6% lower than costs at Briar Cliff University ($9,384 vs. $9,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than Oakwood University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 40% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($26,614 vs. $19,004)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Briar Cliff University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Briar Cliff University or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Briar Cliff University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
Oakwood University vs. Briar Cliff University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Briar Cliff 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 Briar Cliff University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Briar Cliff University is higher than Oakwood University (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Briar Cliff University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,400)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $31,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($253 vs. $320)
- More Briar Cliff University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/