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Overview |
AUM | Oakwood University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Huntsville, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | oakwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Oakwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $18,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $18,974 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $19,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $19,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
AUM | Oakwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 1,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Oakwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Oakwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $320 |
Diversity |
AUM | Oakwood University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
AUM | Oakwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 58% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Oakwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 1,470 students)
AUM vs. Oakwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Oakwood University?
- Oakwood University is 130.5% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Oakwood University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($18,974.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Oakwood University ($13,163 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 27.4% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($7,368 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Oakwood University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 174% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($19,004 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Oakwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Oakwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakwood University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 67 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming AUM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Oakwood University (68%)
AUM vs. Oakwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (35% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $500 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,400)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $8,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $31,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($229 vs. $320)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/