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Overview |
Oakwood University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 186.9% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.9% higher at Susquahanna than Oakwood University ($54,440.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Susquahanna ($19,373 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 59.4% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($9,384 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University as Susquehanna University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 115.3% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($40,914 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Oakwood University (77% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $37,400)
- Susquehanna University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Susquahanna graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/