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Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | Great Northern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Great Northern University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Spokane, Washington | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | greatnorthernu.org | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Great Northern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $27,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $3,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Great Northern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Great Northern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 2:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Great Northern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | N/A |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Great Northern University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Great Northern University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Great Northern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Great Northern University based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 35 students)
Oakwood University vs. Great Northern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Great Northern University?
- Oakwood University is 15% more expensive to attend than Great Northern University for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Oakwood University than Great Northern University ($18,974.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Great Northern University ($19,373 vs. $27,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 23.2% lower than costs at Great Northern University ($9,384 vs. $11,565)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Great Northern University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 436.1% larger than aid received Great Northern University ($19,004 vs. $3,545)
Oakwood University vs. Great Northern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Great Northern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Northern University or Oakwood University .
- Great Northern University has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Great Northern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Great Northern 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 Great Northern University and Oakwood University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/