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Overview |
Oakwood University | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $363 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Chowan 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 886 students)
Oakwood University vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 36.4% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Chowan University than Oakwood University ($25,880.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Oakwood University ($17,334 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 2.8% lower than costs at Chowan University ($9,384 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($20,580 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 150 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Chowan 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 Chowan University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Chowan University (35% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,600)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $4,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $35,150)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($320 vs. $363)
- More Chowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/