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Overview |
Oakwood University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| 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
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 44.7% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Oakwood University ($27,450.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than East Texas Baptist University ($19,373 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 8.6% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,384 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 14.8% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($19,004 vs. $16,552)
Oakwood University vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 59 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming East Texas Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
Oakwood University vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Oakwood University (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,400)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More East Texas Baptist University 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/