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Overview |
Oakwood University | YHC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,511 | ||
| 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 | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Oakwood University | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | YHC | ||
| 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
- Young Harris College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at YHC than Oakwood University ($29,700.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Oakwood University ($18,910 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 24.7% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($9,384 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 34.9% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($25,643 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 51 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming YHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or YHC? 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 YHC and Oakwood University.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,400)
- Young Harris College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- YHC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/