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Benedict College Southern Adventist University Edward Waters College Miles College Claflin University Tuskegee University| Oakwood University | Allen University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Allen University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $383 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 657 students)
Oakwood University vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Allen University?
- Oakwood University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Oakwood University than Allen University ($18,974.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Oakwood University ($13,774 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 9.3% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,584 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Oakwood University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 68.7% larger than aid received Allen University ($19,004 vs. $11,268)
Oakwood University vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Oakwood University .
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Oakwood University vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Allen 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 Allen University and Oakwood University.
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $24,300)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $6,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $37,119)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($320 vs. $383)
- More Oakwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/