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Overview |
Oakwood University | AAC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakwood University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 263 students)
Oakwood University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 86.6% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at AAC than Oakwood University ($35,404.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than AAC ($19,373 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 11.9% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($9,384 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 7% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($19,004 vs. $17,764)
Oakwood University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 40 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming AAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman AAC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or AAC? 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 AAC and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Oakwood University (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $7,000 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- AAC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/