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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson Southern Adventist University AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD| Oakwood University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | CSU | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Oakwood University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at CSU than Oakwood University ($29,490.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Oakwood University ($17,536 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 19.9% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,384 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Oakwood University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 39% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($26,417 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 107 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or CSU? 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 CSU and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Oakwood University (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $37,400)
- Charleston Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/