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Overview |
Oakwood University | Rochester College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | rc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Rochester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $26,736 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $26,736 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $18,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $15,899 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Rochester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | |||
| 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 | Rochester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Rochester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,403 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $252 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Rochester College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Rochester College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Rochester College | ||
| 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 Rochester College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,167 students)
Oakwood University vs. Rochester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Rochester College?
- Rochester College is 40.9% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($26,736.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Rochester College than Oakwood University ($26,736.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than Oakwood University ($18,665 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 0.6% lower than costs at Rochester College ($9,384 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 19.5% larger than aid received Rochester College ($19,004 vs. $15,899)
Oakwood University vs. Rochester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Rochester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rochester College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Rochester College (949) is 26 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Rochester College (20)
- Accepted freshman Rochester College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Rochester College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Rochester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Rochester 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 Rochester College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Rochester College is higher than Oakwood University (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Rochester College earn on average $700 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,400)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $6,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($24,403 vs. $31,000)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($252 vs. $320)
- More Rochester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/