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Overview |
Oakwood University | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 641 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,722 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,722 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,833 | $15,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,780 | $24,714 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 1,384 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 876/943 | |||
| 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 | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $263 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 641 students)
Oakwood University vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Wesleyan College?
- Wesleyan College is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $20,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Wesleyan College than Oakwood University ($26,450.00 vs. $20,722.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Oakwood University ($15,621 vs. $22,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 20.7% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($9,384 vs. $11,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 56.6% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($24,714 vs. $15,780)
Oakwood University vs. Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than Oakwood University (50.5%)
Oakwood University vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Oakwood University (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $31,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($263 vs. $320)
- More Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/