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Overview |
Oakwood University | KWC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $236 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Oakwood University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 813 students)
Oakwood University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 58.3% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at KWC than Oakwood University ($30,040.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than KWC ($19,373 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 19.1% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,384 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 5.4% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($20,036 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 125 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming KWC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or KWC? 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 KWC and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Oakwood University (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $37,400)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $31,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($236 vs. $320)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/