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Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | University of the West | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | UWest | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | UWest | ||
| 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 | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | UWest | ||
| 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 UWest based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 164 students)
Oakwood University vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or UWest?
- Oakwood University is 46.9% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Oakwood University than University of the West ($18,974.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than Oakwood University ($19,028 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 2.9% lower than costs at University of the West ($9,384 vs. $9,656)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than University of the West (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 132% larger than aid received University of the West ($19,004 vs. $8,190)
Oakwood University vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at UWest (2.43)
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or UWest? 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 UWest and Oakwood University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/