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Overview |
Oakwood University | Villa | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $206 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 465 students)
Oakwood University vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Villa?
- Villa Maria College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($25,930.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Villa than Oakwood University ($25,930.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Oakwood University ($14,576 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 8.9% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,620 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Oakwood University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($19,004 vs. $17,558)
Oakwood University vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Villa? 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 Villa and Oakwood University.
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $31,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($206 vs. $320)
- More Villa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/