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Overview |
Oakwood University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $217 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 220.3% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.3% higher at Dickinson College than Oakwood University ($60,776.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Dickinson College ($19,373 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 69.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($9,384 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Oakwood University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 108.1% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($39,554 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Oakwood University .
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Oakwood University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Oakwood University (84% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $24,600 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $37,400)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $31,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($217 vs. $320)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/