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Southern Adventist University Miles College Taylor University Notre Dame College| Oakwood University | Saint Mary of the Woods College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $31,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 971 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| 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 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,147 students)
Oakwood University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 64.2% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Oakwood University ($31,150.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Oakwood University ($17,358 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 21% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($9,384 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 39.1% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($26,438 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary of the Woods College (952) is 29 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Oakwood University (57% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $32,300)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $4,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,999 vs. $31,000)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/