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Overview |
Oakwood University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 677 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $10,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $13,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $9,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 49.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/1090 | |||
| 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 | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $361 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Tougaloo College | ||
| 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 Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 677 students)
Oakwood University vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Tougaloo College?
- Oakwood University is 82.7% more expensive to attend than Tougaloo College for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Oakwood University than Tougaloo College ($18,974.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than Oakwood University ($13,718 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 46.6% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($6,400 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Tougaloo College (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 102.5% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($19,004 vs. $9,387)
Oakwood University vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 79 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
Oakwood University vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Tougaloo College? 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 Tougaloo College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Oakwood University (48% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $29,600)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $4,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $35,004)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($320 vs. $361)
- More Tougaloo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/