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Overview |
Oakwood University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $232 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Oakwood University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 809 students)
Oakwood University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at St. Andrews University than Oakwood University ($28,600.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than St. Andrews University ($19,373 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 22.3% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($9,384 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Oakwood University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 11.6% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($19,004 vs. $17,026)
Oakwood University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 5 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Andrews University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Oakwood University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Oakwood University (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $1,000 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $31,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($232 vs. $320)
- More St. Andrews University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/