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Southern Adventist University Miles College Francis Marion University| Oakwood University | University of Arkansas at Monticello | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | UAM | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Monticello, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | uamont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | UAM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $5,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $10,941 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $7,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $12,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | UAM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | UAM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | UAM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $155 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | UAM | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | UAM | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | UAM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Monticello is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,719 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. UAM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or UAM?
- Oakwood University is 272.7% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at Oakwood University than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($18,974.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Oakwood University ($12,693 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 28.2% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($7,320 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 104.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($19,004 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or UAM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAM or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at UAM (2.71)
Oakwood University vs. UAM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or UAM? 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 UAM and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (35% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $3,600 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $31,000)
- UAM graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($155 vs. $320)
- More UAM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/