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Overview |
Oakwood University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Grayson, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | kcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,722 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,722 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,833 | $22,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,780 | $16,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 747 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.2% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $266 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 19% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| 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
- Oakwood University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 541 students)
Oakwood University vs. Kentucky Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Kentucky Christian University?
- Kentucky Christian University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $20,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Kentucky Christian University than Oakwood University ($24,400.00 vs. $20,722.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than Oakwood University ($22,209 vs. $22,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 0.2% lower than costs at Kentucky Christian University ($9,384 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($16,677 vs. $15,780)
Oakwood University vs. Kentucky Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Kentucky Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky Christian University or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Christian University (977) is 54 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Kentucky Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky Christian University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Kentucky Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Oakwood University (50.5%)
Oakwood University vs. Kentucky Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Oakwood University (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $31,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($266 vs. $320)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/