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Overview |
Oakwood University | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 15,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $5,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $5,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $4,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 42% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $169 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (15,948 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Columbia Southern University?
- Oakwood University is 222.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia Southern University for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.7% higher at Oakwood University than Columbia Southern University ($18,974.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Southern University than Oakwood University ($12,366 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 15.3% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,136 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Columbia Southern University (93% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 357.5% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($19,004 vs. $4,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or Oakwood University .
Oakwood University vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Columbia Southern 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 Columbia Southern University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Columbia Southern University (35% vs. 22%)
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $14,596 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($16,404 vs. $31,000)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($169 vs. $320)
- More Columbia Southern University 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/