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Overview |
Oakwood University | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $327 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alverno College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Alverno College?
- Alverno College is 63.4% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Alverno College than Oakwood University ($31,008.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Oakwood University ($18,097 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 8.9% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,620 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 30.7% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($24,833 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 13 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman Alverno College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Alverno College? 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 Alverno College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Alverno College is higher than Oakwood University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Alverno College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,400)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $31,693)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($320 vs. $327)
- More Alverno College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/