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Southern Adventist University Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Miles College Paul Smith's College| Oakwood University | Clarkson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,133 students)
Oakwood University vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Clarkson College?
- Oakwood University is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Oakwood University than Clarkson College ($18,974.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Oakwood University ($14,506 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 28.8% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($7,284 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Clarkson College (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 98.9% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($19,004 vs. $9,554)
Oakwood University vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 127 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Oakwood University vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Clarkson 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 Clarkson College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Oakwood University (56% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,400)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- Clarkson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/