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Overview |
Oakwood University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| 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 | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Nichols | ||
| 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
- Oakwood University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,403 students)
Oakwood University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 95.8% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at Nichols than Oakwood University ($37,150.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Nichols ($19,373 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 50.4% lower than costs at Nichols College ($9,384 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 39.5% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($26,515 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Oakwood University (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $14,400 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $37,400)
- Nichols College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Nichols graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/