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Overview |
Oakwood University | CCS | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Oakwood University | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | CCS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 153.1% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.1% higher at CCS than Oakwood University ($48,030.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than CCS ($19,373 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 6% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,850 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Oakwood University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 27.9% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($24,307 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 147 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming CCS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman CCS students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than CCS (49.2%)
Oakwood University vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or CCS? 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 CCS and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Oakwood University (57% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $8,700 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,400)
- College for Creative Studies students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- CCS graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/