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Overview |
Oakwood University | Reed | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 60% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | |||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $165 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Reed | ||
| 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
- Reed College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Reed?
- Reed College is 239.7% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.7% higher at Reed than Oakwood University ($64,450.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Reed ($19,373 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 70% lower than costs at Reed College ($9,384 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Reed College (93% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 151.9% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($47,864 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 460 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Reed students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Reed (30.8%)
Oakwood University vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Reed? 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 Reed and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Oakwood University (80% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $37,400)
- Reed College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $31,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($165 vs. $320)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/