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Overview |
Oakwood University | Pitzer | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 34% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 18.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 48% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $164 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Pitzer | ||
| 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 Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,212 students)
Oakwood University vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Pitzer?
- Pitzer College is 217.7% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.7% higher at Pitzer than Oakwood University ($60,282.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Pitzer ($19,373 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 111.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,384 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Pitzer College (93% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 108.3% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($39,594 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Pitzer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Oakwood University vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Pitzer? 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 Pitzer and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Oakwood University (81% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,400)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $15,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $31,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($164 vs. $320)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/