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Overview |
Oakwood University | CSE | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,009 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,722 | $33,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,722 | $33,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $13,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,833 | $18,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,780 | $33,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 1,777 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 1,372 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.2% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Oakwood University | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | CSE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 1,009 students)
Oakwood University vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or CSE?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 63.5% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($33,886.00 vs. $20,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at CSE than Oakwood University ($33,886.00 vs. $20,722.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Oakwood University ($18,412 vs. $22,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 39.9% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($9,384 vs. $13,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Oakwood University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 113.9% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($33,755 vs. $15,780)
Oakwood University vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 117 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Oakwood University (50.5%)
Oakwood University vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or CSE? 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 CSE and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Oakwood University (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $8,100 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,400)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/