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Overview |
Oakwood University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,722 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,722 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,833 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,780 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $331 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Oakwood University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Oakwood University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 1,102 students)
Oakwood University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or JCSU?
- Oakwood University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($20,722.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Oakwood University than Johnson C Smith University ($20,722.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Oakwood University ($19,326 vs. $22,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 4.1% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($9,014 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Oakwood University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 6% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($15,780 vs. $14,883)
Oakwood University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 127 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (50.5%) than JCSU (42.9%)
Oakwood University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Oakwood University (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $7,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $30,300)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,050)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($320 vs. $331)
- More Oakwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/