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Overview |
Oakwood University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $232 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Oakwood University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Oakwood University is 69.3% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Oakwood University ($22,170.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Oakwood University ($13,835 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 1.4% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($9,384 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Oakwood University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 57.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($19,004 vs. $12,038)
Oakwood University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 27 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Oakwood University (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $1,900 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $37,400)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $31,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($232 vs. $320)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/