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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Oakwood University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | VSU | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or VSU?
- Oakwood University is 334.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Oakwood University than Valdosta State University ($18,974.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Oakwood University ($12,836 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,922 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Oakwood University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 92.4% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($19,004 vs. $9,875)
Oakwood University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 70 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or VSU? 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 VSU and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Oakwood University (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,400)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/