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Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | Virginia College Huntsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Huntsville, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | vc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $14,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $14,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $30,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 78% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $175 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | - | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Virginia College-Huntsville based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 491 students)
Oakwood University vs. Virginia College-Huntsville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Virginia College-Huntsville?
- Oakwood University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia College-Huntsville for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Oakwood University than Virginia College Huntsville ($18,974.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Virginia College-Huntsville ($19,373 vs. $30,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia College Huntsville are 8.9% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,616 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Virginia College Huntsville (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 326.5% larger than aid received Virginia College Huntsville ($19,004 vs. $4,456)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Virginia College-Huntsville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia College-Huntsville or Oakwood University .
Oakwood University vs. Virginia College-Huntsville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Virginia College-Huntsville? 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 Virginia College-Huntsville and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Virginia College Huntsville (35% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Virginia College-Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $27,800)
- Virginia College Huntsville students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $31,000)
- Virginia College-Huntsville graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($175 vs. $320)
- More Oakwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia College-Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/