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Overview |
Oakwood University | Longy | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $270 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 315 students)
Oakwood University vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Longy?
- Longy School of Music is 160.9% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.9% higher at Longy than Oakwood University ($49,500.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Longy ($19,373 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 27.9% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($9,384 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 67.2% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($31,776 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or Oakwood University .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Longy? 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 Longy and Oakwood University.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $4,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $31,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($270 vs. $320)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/