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Overview |
Oakwood University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 137.2% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.2% higher at Willamette University than Oakwood University ($45,000.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Willamette University ($19,373 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 52.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($9,384 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 45.8% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($27,700 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 305 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Oakwood University (77% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,400)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/