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Overview |
Oakwood University | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| 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 | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $198 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 36% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Fisher College | ||
| 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
- Oakwood University is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,421 students)
Oakwood University vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Fisher College?
- Fisher College is 74.7% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at Fisher College than Oakwood University ($33,150.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Fisher College ($19,373 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 84.8% lower than costs at Fisher College ($9,384 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Oakwood University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 33.7% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($25,406 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Fisher 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 Fisher College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Oakwood University (48% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $11,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($19,187 vs. $31,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($198 vs. $320)
- More Fisher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/