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Overview |
Oakwood University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | |||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $246 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Carson-Newman 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
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 65% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at Carson-Newman College than Oakwood University ($31,300.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Carson-Newman College ($19,373 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 7.6% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,384 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 30% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($24,697 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 116 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Oakwood University (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,400)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $7,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $31,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($246 vs. $320)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/