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Overview |
Oakwood University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $275 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,167 students)
Oakwood University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 112.9% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at Guilford College than Oakwood University ($40,400.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Guilford College ($19,373 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 37.5% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,384 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Oakwood University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 62.7% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($30,922 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Oakwood University (60% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,400)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $4,365 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $31,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($275 vs. $320)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/