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Overview |
Oakwood University | UAPB | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Pine Bluff, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | uapb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | UAPB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $5,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $12,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $9,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $13,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | UAPB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | |||
| 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 | UAPB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | UAPB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $276 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | UAPB | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | UAPB | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | UAPB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. UAPB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or UAPB?
- Oakwood University is 236.4% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Oakwood University than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($18,974.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Oakwood University ($9,959 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 5.8% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,866 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 41.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($19,004 vs. $13,469)
Oakwood University vs. UAPB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or UAPB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAPB or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 52 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- UAPB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. UAPB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or UAPB? 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 UAPB and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (35% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $7,200 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $30,200)
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students graduate with a $4,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,748 vs. $31,000)
- UAPB graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($276 vs. $320)
- More UAPB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/