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La Salle University Southern Adventist University Immaculata University Miles College Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Oakwood University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | CHC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| 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 | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $273 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Oakwood University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,420 students)
Oakwood University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 105.3% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.3% higher at CHC than Oakwood University ($38,950.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than CHC ($19,373 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 27.9% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($9,384 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Oakwood University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 54.1% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($29,288 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 43 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or CHC? 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 CHC and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Oakwood University (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,400)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $4,519 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $31,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($273 vs. $320)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/