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Southern Adventist University Miles College UAPB| Oakwood University | Philander Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | PSC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 769 | ||
| 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 | philander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $11,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $11,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $15,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $10,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.04 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $26,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $320 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | PSC | ||
| 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 769 students)
Oakwood University vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or PSC?
- Oakwood University is 60.7% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Oakwood University than Philander Smith College ($18,974.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Oakwood University ($15,634 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 13.7% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,250 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Philander Smith College (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 84.2% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($19,004 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
Oakwood University vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or PSC? 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 PSC and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Philander Smith College (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $10,600 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $26,800)
- Philander Smith College and Oakwood University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($31,000 vs. $31,000)
- Philander Smith College and Oakwood University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($320 vs. $320)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/