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Southern Adventist University Miles College Arkansas State University| Oakwood University | Williams Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Walnut Ridge, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | wbcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $17,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $17,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $14,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $16,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 951 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | |||
| 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 | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $196 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Williams Baptist 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 Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 584 students)
Oakwood University vs. Williams Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Williams Baptist College?
- Oakwood University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Williams Baptist College for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Oakwood University than Williams Baptist College ($18,974.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than Oakwood University ($14,488 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 4.5% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,980 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams Baptist College than Oakwood University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Williams Baptist College ($19,004 vs. $16,082)
Oakwood University vs. Williams Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Williams Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams Baptist College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Williams Baptist College (1010) is 87 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Williams Baptist College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Williams Baptist College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Oakwood University vs. Williams Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Williams Baptist 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 Williams Baptist College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is the same as at Williams Baptist College (35% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $31,000)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($196 vs. $320)
- More Williams Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/