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Overview |
Oakwood University | Hood | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.41 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Hood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Hood?
- Hood College is 130.8% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.8% higher at Hood than Oakwood University ($43,800.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Hood ($19,373 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 44.9% lower than costs at Hood College ($9,384 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 79.2% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($34,047 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Hood? 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 Hood and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Oakwood University (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $37,400)
- Hood College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Hood graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/