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Overview |
Oakwood University | NEC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.81 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Oakwood University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | NEC | ||
| 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
- New England College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or NEC?
- New England College is 111.8% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.8% higher at NEC than Oakwood University ($40,178.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than NEC ($19,373 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 79% lower than costs at New England College ($9,384 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Oakwood University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 54% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($29,272 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or NEC? 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 NEC and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than Oakwood University (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $37,400)
- New England College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- NEC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More NEC 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/