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Overview |
Oakwood University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 138.5% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.5% higher at Salve Regina University than Oakwood University ($45,250.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Salve Regina University ($19,373 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 75.8% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($9,384 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 41% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($26,787 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Oakwood University (73% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,400)
- Salve Regina University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Salve Regina University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Salve Regina University 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/