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Overview |
Oakwood University | Coe College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $50,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $50,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $21,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $43,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Coe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $290 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Coe College | ||
| 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 Coe College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,264 students)
Oakwood University vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Coe College?
- Coe College is 165.2% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.2% higher at Coe College than Oakwood University ($50,314.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Coe College ($19,373 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 16.4% lower than costs at Coe College ($9,384 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 127% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($43,143 vs. $19,004)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 203 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
Oakwood University vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Coe 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 Coe College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Oakwood University (69% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $37,400)
- Coe College students graduate with a $2,895 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($28,105 vs. $31,000)
- Coe College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($290 vs. $320)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/