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Overview |
Oakwood University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.8 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 686 students)
Oakwood University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 68.7% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at Paul Smith's College than Oakwood University ($32,012.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Paul Smith's College ($19,373 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 65.7% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($9,384 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 29.2% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($24,545 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Paul Smith's College is higher than Oakwood University (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $700 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/