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Overview |
Oakwood University | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $263 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rivier College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Rivier College?
- Rivier College is 86.8% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.8% higher at Rivier College than Oakwood University ($35,445.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Rivier College ($19,373 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 53% lower than costs at Rivier College ($9,384 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Oakwood University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 13.4% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($21,554 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Oakwood University .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Rivier 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 Rivier College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Rivier College (35% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $5,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($25,455 vs. $31,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($263 vs. $320)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/