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Southern Adventist University Miles College Mount St. Mary's College| Oakwood University | Notre Dame de Namur University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | NDNU | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Belmont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 201 | ||
| 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 | ndnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | NDNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $36,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $36,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $15,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | NDNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | NDNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | NDNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $58,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,222 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $260 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | NDNU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Oakwood University | NDNU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | NDNU | ||
| 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 NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 201 students)
Oakwood University vs. NDNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or NDNU?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 91.3% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at NDNU than Oakwood University ($36,306.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 60% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,384 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Notre Dame de Namur University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($19,004 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or NDNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDNU or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 13 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman NDNU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
Oakwood University vs. NDNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or NDNU? 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 NDNU and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Oakwood University (51% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $21,300 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $37,400)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $5,778 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($25,222 vs. $31,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($260 vs. $320)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/