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Southern Adventist University UCO-Central Miles College MACU| Oakwood University | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | SNU | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $193 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Oakwood University | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | SNU | ||
| 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
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or SNU?
- Southern Nazarene University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at SNU than Oakwood University ($27,000.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than SNU ($19,373 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 18.8% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($7,900 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Oakwood University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 5% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($19,948 vs. $19,004)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman SNU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
Oakwood University vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or SNU? 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 SNU and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than Oakwood University (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $37,400)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($193 vs. $320)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/