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Overview |
Oakwood University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $332 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Claflin 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
- Claflin University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Claflin University?
- Oakwood University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Oakwood University than Claflin University ($18,974.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Claflin University ($19,373 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 1% lower than costs at Claflin University ($9,384 vs. $9,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University as Claflin University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 38.6% larger than aid received Claflin University ($19,004 vs. $13,707)
Oakwood University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 108 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Oakwood University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $30,700)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $1,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,184)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($320 vs. $332)
- More Oakwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/