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Overview |
Oakwood University | PAFA | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $274 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Oakwood University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 172 students)
Oakwood University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 113.4% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at PAFA than Oakwood University ($40,500.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than PAFA ($19,373 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 86.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($9,384 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($19,004 vs. $16,087)
Oakwood University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Oakwood University .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Oakwood University (73% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $15,400 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $31,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($274 vs. $320)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/