Oakwood University vs. Tuskegee University

Oakwood University vs. Tuskegee University comparison

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Overview	Oakwood University	Tuskegee University
Location	Huntsville, AL	Tuskegee, AL
Setting	Midsize City	Distant Town
Enrollment	1,470	2,570
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#498
Religious Affiliation	Seventh Day Adventists	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	oakwood.edu	tuskegee.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Tuskegee University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,470 students)

Oakwood University vs. Tuskegee University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Tuskegee University?

• Tuskegee University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $18,974.00)
• Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Tuskegee University than Oakwood University ($19,594.00 vs. $18,974.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Tuskegee University ($19,373 vs. $35,596)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 4.9% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,384 vs. $9,844)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Oakwood University (98% vs. 93%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 200.3% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($19,004 vs. $6,328)

Oakwood University vs. Tuskegee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Tuskegee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tuskegee University or Oakwood University .

• The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 32 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
• Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
• Accepted freshman Tuskegee University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
• Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)

Oakwood University vs. Tuskegee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Oakwood University or Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University and Oakwood University.

• The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Oakwood University (43% vs. 35%)
• Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,400)
• Oakwood University students graduate with a $1,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,122)
• Oakwood University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($320 vs. $332)
• More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 27%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/