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Overview |
Oakwood University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 6,646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | colum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $29,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $29,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $28,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $18,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 7,701 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 7,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 94.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 22%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Columbia College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 54.3% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Columbia College than Oakwood University ($29,270.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Columbia College ($19,373 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 91.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,384 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Oakwood University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($19,004 vs. $18,020)
Oakwood University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Oakwood University (41% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/