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Overview |
Oakwood University | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 7,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,870 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 3,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Columbus State | ||
| 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Columbus State?
- Oakwood University is 334.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Oakwood University than Columbus State University ($18,974.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Oakwood University ($12,902 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 28.7% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,384 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Oakwood University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 107.8% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($19,004 vs. $9,147)
Oakwood University vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 38 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Columbus State? 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 Columbus State and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Columbus State University (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates of Oakwood University and Columbus State have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($37,400 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/