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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG Southern Adventist University| Oakwood University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | |||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Winthrop University | ||
| 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Winthrop University?
- Oakwood University is 24% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Winthrop University than Oakwood University ($29,636.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Oakwood University ($17,008 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 11.8% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,384 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Oakwood University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($19,004 vs. $12,961)
Oakwood University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 121 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Oakwood University (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,400)
- Winthrop University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Winthrop University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/