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Overview |
Oakwood University | SVC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 26% |
Students |
Oakwood University | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | SVC | ||
| 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 SVC based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 351 students)
Oakwood University vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or SVC?
- Southern Vermont College is 33% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($25,236.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at SVC than Oakwood University ($25,236.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 17.2% lower than costs at Southern Vermont College ($9,384 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Southern Vermont College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($19,004 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 29 points higher than at SVC (894)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at SVC (19)
Oakwood University vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or SVC? 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 SVC and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Southern Vermont College (35% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern Vermont College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $37,400)
- Southern Vermont College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- SVC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More SVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/