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Overview |
Oakwood University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $443 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Benedict 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
- Benedict College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Benedict College?
- Oakwood University is 30% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Oakwood University than Benedict College ($18,974.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Oakwood University ($17,845 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 42.2% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($6,600 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Oakwood University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 57.1% larger than aid received Benedict College ($19,004 vs. $12,093)
Oakwood University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Oakwood University .
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Oakwood University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Benedict College (35% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $25,000)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $11,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $42,898)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($320 vs. $443)
- More Oakwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College 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/