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Overview |
Oakwood University | DePaul | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 20,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | depaul.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | DePaul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $42,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $42,189 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $32,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $26,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | DePaul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 31,785 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 22,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | DePaul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | DePaul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $241 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | DePaul | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Oakwood University | DePaul | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | DePaul | ||
| 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. DePaul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or DePaul?
- DePaul University is 122.4% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.4% higher at DePaul than Oakwood University ($42,189.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than DePaul ($19,373 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 71.2% lower than costs at DePaul University ($9,384 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Oakwood University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 36.8% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($26,004 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. DePaul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or DePaul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePaul or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. DePaul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or DePaul? 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 DePaul and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Oakwood University (66% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $37,400)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $7,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $31,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($241 vs. $320)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/