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Southern Adventist University Miles College College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern| Oakwood University | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | DSC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $153 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Oakwood University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | DSC | ||
| 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
- Dalton State College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or DSC?
- Oakwood University is 640.3% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at Oakwood University than Dalton State College ($18,974.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Oakwood University ($5,532 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 6.8% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,384 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Oakwood University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 172.8% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($19,004 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
Oakwood University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or DSC? 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 DSC and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Dalton State College (35% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $4,900 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $16,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $31,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($153 vs. $320)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/