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Overview |
Oakwood University | Life University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Marietta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | life.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Life University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $12,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $12,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $28,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $11,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Life University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 448 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| 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 | Life University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Life University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $8,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $86 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Life University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Life University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Life 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
- Life University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Life University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Life University?
- Oakwood University is 46.9% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Oakwood University than Life University ($18,974.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Life University ($19,373 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 91.8% lower than costs at Life University ($9,384 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Life University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 59.4% larger than aid received Life University ($19,004 vs. $11,923)
Oakwood University vs. Life University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Life University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life University or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Life University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Life 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 Life University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Oakwood University (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $22,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $31,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $234 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($86 vs. $320)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/