Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Benedict College La Verne Edward Waters College Cal State Long Beach Whittier College Claflin University California Baptist University Otis College of Art and Design Cal Poly Tuskegee University| Woodbury University | Allen University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Woodbury University | Allen University | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Woodbury University | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $12,540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Allen University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Woodbury University | Allen University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $383 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Allen University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 24% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Allen University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Woodbury University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (943 students vs. 657 students)
Woodbury University vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Allen University?
- Woodbury University is 246% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246% higher at Woodbury University than Allen University ($43,392.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Woodbury University ($13,774 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 64.7% lower than costs at Woodbury University ($8,584 vs. $14,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Woodbury University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Woodbury University students is 111.4% larger than aid received Allen University ($23,816 vs. $11,268)
Woodbury University vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Woodbury University .
- Woodbury University has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Woodbury University vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University or Allen 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 Allen University and Woodbury University.
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $26,200 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $24,300)
- Woodbury University students graduate with a $6,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $37,119)
- Woodbury University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($320 vs. $383)
- More Woodbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/