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Overview |
Oakwood University | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1103 | |||
| 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 | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Newberry College | ||
| 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 Newberry College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,312 students)
Oakwood University vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Newberry College than Oakwood University ($26,350.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Newberry College ($19,373 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 27.9% lower than costs at Newberry College ($9,384 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($24,108 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 35 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is the same as at Newberry College (35% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,700)
- Newberry College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Newberry College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/