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Overview |
Oakwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 951 students)
Oakwood University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 67.1% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Oakwood University ($31,698.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($19,373 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 13.6% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($9,384 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 39.8% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($26,575 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 92 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Oakwood University (55% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,400)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/