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Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | Bennett College for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| 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 | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $382 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 168 students)
Oakwood University vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Bennett College?
- Oakwood University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Oakwood University than Bennett College for Women ($18,974.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Bennett College ($19,373 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 3.1% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($9,100 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 26.7% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($19,004 vs. $14,996)
Oakwood University vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Oakwood University vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Bennett 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 Bennett College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Oakwood University (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $32,400)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $37,000)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($320 vs. $382)
- More Bennett College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/