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Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | SMFA | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15.5% | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Oakwood University | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | - | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | SMFA | ||
| 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 SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 492 students)
Oakwood University vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 110.4% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.4% higher at SMFA than Oakwood University ($39,928.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than SMFA ($19,373 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 58.2% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($9,384 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 21.6% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($19,004 vs. $15,629)
Oakwood University vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Oakwood University .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Oakwood University (55% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $3,100 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/