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Overview |
Alabama State | Oakwood University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Huntsville, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | oakwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Oakwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $18,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $18,974 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $19,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $19,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Oakwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,446 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Oakwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Oakwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $320 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Oakwood University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama State | Oakwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Oakwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,470 students)
Alabama State vs. Oakwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Oakwood University?
- Oakwood University is 127.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Oakwood University than Alabama State University ($18,974.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Oakwood University ($13,176 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 55.1% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($6,050 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Oakwood University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 89.5% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($19,004 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Oakwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Oakwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakwood University or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 79 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Alabama State vs. Oakwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Oakwood 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 Oakwood University and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Alabama State University (35% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $29,500)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $1,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,091)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($320 vs. $331)
- More Oakwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/