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Overview |
Oakwood University | SHMS | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 338 | ||
| 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 | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 100% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | N/A |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 19% |
Students |
Oakwood University | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | SHMS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 338 students)
Oakwood University vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or SHMS?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($22,157.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at SHMS than Oakwood University ($22,157.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 24.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($9,384 vs. $11,665)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($19,004 vs. $0)
Oakwood University vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or SHMS? 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 SHMS and Oakwood University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/