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CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman Southern Adventist University FAU| Oakwood University | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Florida A&M | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 9,215 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | famu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Florida A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $14,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $11,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $12,191 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Florida A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 12,372 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 32.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Florida A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Florida A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $294 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Florida A&M | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Florida A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Florida A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Florida A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Florida A&M ?
- Oakwood University is 502% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Oakwood University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($18,974.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Oakwood University ($11,583 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 24.1% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,384 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Oakwood University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 55.9% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($19,004 vs. $12,191)
Oakwood University vs. Florida A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Florida A&M ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida A&M or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 43 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Oakwood University vs. Florida A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Florida A&M ? 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 Florida A&M and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Oakwood University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,400)
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $31,000)
- Florida A&M graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($294 vs. $320)
- More Florida A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/