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Overview |
Oakwood University | UALR | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 8,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | ualr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | UALR | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $5,729 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $16,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $10,494 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | UALR | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,568 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | UALR | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | UALR | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $211 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | UALR | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | UALR | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | UALR | ||
| 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
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. UALR Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or UALR?
- Oakwood University is 231.2% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Oakwood University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($18,974.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Oakwood University ($11,173 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 2.4% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($9,162 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 81.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($19,004 vs. $10,494)
Oakwood University vs. UALR Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or UALR? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UALR or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 67 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming UALR students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than UALR (61.5%)
Oakwood University vs. UALR Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or UALR? 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 UALR and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (35% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn on average $600 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,400)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $31,000)
- UALR graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($211 vs. $320)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/