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Overview |
Oakwood University | TROY | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Troy, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 14,156 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | troy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | TROY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $9,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $18,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $7,599 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $13,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 84% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | TROY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 7,035 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 6,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | TROY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | TROY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | TROY | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Oakwood University | TROY | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | TROY | ||
| 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
- Troy University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. TROY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or TROY?
- Oakwood University is 103.8% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Oakwood University than Troy University ($18,974.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Oakwood University ($13,187 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 23.5% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($7,599 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Troy University (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 115.8% larger than aid received Troy University ($19,004 vs. $8,806)
Oakwood University vs. TROY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or TROY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TROY or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 123 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming TROY students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. TROY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or TROY? 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 TROY and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is the same as at Troy University (35% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $37,400)
- Troy University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- TROY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More TROY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/