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Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | Capitol College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Capitol College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 258 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $266 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 823 students)
Oakwood University vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Capitol College?
- Capitol College is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Capitol College than Oakwood University ($25,830.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Capitol College ($19,373 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 36.6% lower than costs at Capitol College ($9,384 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Capitol College (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Capitol College ($19,004 vs. $14,332)
Oakwood University vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 100 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Oakwood University vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Capitol 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 Capitol College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Oakwood University (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $32,700 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $37,400)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $5,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $31,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($266 vs. $320)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/