Oakwood University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Comparable Facts

Compare Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL with Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Oakwood University is larger than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (1,226 students vs. 506 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Oakwood University is located in Huntsville, AL (Midsize City setting); Simmons College of Kentucky is in Louisville, KY (Large City setting).
• Oakwood University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Oakwood University 14:1; Simmons College of Kentucky 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 12% lower than at Simmons College of Kentucky ($9,384 vs. $10,664).
• Out-of-state tuition is 37.3% higher at Oakwood University than at Simmons College of Kentucky (about $6,114 more per year; $22,512 vs. $16,398).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oakwood University than at Simmons College of Kentucky (99% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 35.3% larger than aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students ($13,356 vs. $9,873).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Oakwood University, open admission at Simmons College of Kentucky.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 30.1% at Oakwood University vs. 81.5% at Simmons College of Kentucky.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.