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Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | Thomas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Thomas College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,722 | $29,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,722 | $29,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $13,678 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,833 | $18,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,780 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 853 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.2% | 23.4% | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Thomas College | ||
| 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
- Thomas College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,669 students vs. 1,319 students)
Oakwood University vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Thomas College?
- Thomas College is 43.9% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($29,824.00 vs. $20,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Thomas College than Oakwood University ($29,824.00 vs. $20,722.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Oakwood University ($18,882 vs. $22,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 45.8% lower than costs at Thomas College ($9,384 vs. $13,678)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 57.6% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($24,868 vs. $15,780)
Oakwood University vs. Thomas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or Oakwood University .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Oakwood University (50.5%)
Oakwood University vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Thomas College? 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 Thomas College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than Oakwood University (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Thomas College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,400)
- Thomas College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Thomas College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/