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Overview |
Oakwood University | California College of the Arts | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | cca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | California College of the Arts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $53,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $53,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $19,957 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $47,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $27,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | California College of the Arts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.34 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | California College of the Arts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | California College of the Arts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $289 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | California College of the Arts | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Oakwood University | California College of the Arts | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | California College of the Arts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. California College of the Arts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or California College of the Arts?
- California College of the Arts is 183.8% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.8% higher at California College of the Arts than Oakwood University ($53,856.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than California College of the Arts ($19,373 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 112.7% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($9,384 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than California College of the Arts (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 45% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($27,563 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. California College of the Arts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or California College of the Arts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California College of the Arts or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. California College of the Arts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or California College of the Arts? 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 California College of the Arts and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Oakwood University (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $6,100 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $37,400)
- California College of the Arts students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($28,000 vs. $31,000)
- California College of the Arts graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($289 vs. $320)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/