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Overview |
Oakwood University | CalArts | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 59% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $294 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Oakwood University | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | CalArts | ||
| 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 CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,440 students)
Oakwood University vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 186.9% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.9% higher at CalArts than Oakwood University ($54,440.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than CalArts ($19,373 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 32.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,384 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than California Institute of the Arts (93% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 7.7% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($20,474 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or Oakwood University .
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than CalArts (24.8%)
Oakwood University vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or CalArts? 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 CalArts and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Oakwood University (65% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $13,000 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $31,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($294 vs. $320)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/