Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Southern Adventist University Chamberlain College of Nursing-Florida DeVry University-Georgia Miles College Georgia Gwinnett College South College| Oakwood University | Herzing University Atlanta | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Oakwood University | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | herzing.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Oakwood University | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $11,820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $23,073 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $5,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 91 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 85 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 69.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $245 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 8% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Herzing University-Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Herzing University-Atlanta based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 663 students)
Oakwood University vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Herzing University-Atlanta?
- Oakwood University is 60.5% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Atlanta for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at Oakwood University than Herzing University Atlanta ($18,974.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Herzing University-Atlanta ($19,373 vs. $23,073)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Atlanta are 1.5% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($9,243 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Herzing University Atlanta (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 241.1% larger than aid received Herzing University Atlanta ($19,004 vs. $5,572)
Oakwood University vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Herzing University-Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Atlanta or Oakwood University .
- Herzing University-Atlanta has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Herzing University-Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Herzing University-Atlanta? 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 Herzing University-Atlanta and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Herzing University Atlanta (35% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Atlanta earn on average $6,000 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,400)
- Herzing University Atlanta students graduate with a $7,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($23,713 vs. $31,000)
- Herzing University-Atlanta graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($245 vs. $320)
- More Herzing University-Atlanta graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/