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SNC Southern Adventist University Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Miles College Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Oakwood University | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Loras College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.48 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Loras College | ||
| 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 Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,319 students)
Oakwood University vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Loras College?
- Loras College is 83.1% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at Loras College than Oakwood University ($34,750.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Loras College ($19,373 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 1.7% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($9,230 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 34.4% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($25,538 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 165 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Loras College? 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 Loras College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Oakwood University (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $37,400)
- Loras College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Loras College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/