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Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | FWBBC | ||
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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 | 3.34 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $230 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 394 students)
Oakwood University vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at FWBBC than Oakwood University ($20,170.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Oakwood University ($18,966 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 14.9% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,170 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Free Will Baptist Bible College ($19,004 vs. $13,736)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
Oakwood University vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Oakwood University (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $5,900 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $8,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($22,270 vs. $31,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($230 vs. $320)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/