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Overview |
Oakwood University | BAC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| 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 | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 28% |
Students |
Oakwood University | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | BAC | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or BAC?
- Oakwood University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Oakwood University than Belmont Abbey College ($18,974.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than BAC ($19,373 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 24.2% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,384 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 105.1% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($19,004 vs. $9,266)
Oakwood University vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 98 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or BAC? 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 BAC and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Oakwood University (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,400)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- BAC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/