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Overview |
Oakwood University | W&J | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Oakwood University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,151 students)
Oakwood University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 161.5% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.5% higher at W&J than Oakwood University ($49,612.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than W&J ($19,373 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 44.1% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($9,384 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 105% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($38,963 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or W&J? 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 W&J and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Oakwood University (74% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $37,400)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- W&J graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/