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Overview |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $277 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or AU?
- Anderson University is 62.6% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at AU than Oakwood University ($30,860.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than AU ($19,373 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 19.7% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,384 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($24,409 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 155 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than AU (45.4%)
Oakwood University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or AU? 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 AU and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Oakwood University (48% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $100 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $37,400)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $4,138 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $31,000)
- AU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($277 vs. $320)
- More AU 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/