PUC-Angwin vs Oakwood University

Pacific Union College and Oakwood University, both esteemed private institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Pacific Union College, nestled in the picturesque Napa Valley, boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students to pursue their academic aspirations. Oakwood University, located in Huntsville, Alabama, stands out for its strong focus on health professions, reflected in its popular majors such as nursing and pre-med. While Pacific Union College's student body is predominantly White, Oakwood University's student population is predominantly Black, creating diverse and vibrant campus communities. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, ensuring that students are well-equipped for successful careers. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about the institution that best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Oakwood University	Pacific Union College
Overview
Location	Huntsville, Alabama	Angwin, California
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	71.9%	57.7%
Application fees	$100
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	881	1,216
Total number of admissions given out	633	702
Admitted students who chose to enroll	284	130
Yield rate	44.9%	18.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$42,400	$55,246
Average net price	$22,484	$22,767
Tuition	$18,974	$31,101
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,692 Meal plan: $5,358	Room/dormitory: $5,112 Meal plan: $3,804
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $14,669	99.0% Average amount $22,072
Students receiving federal student loan	65.0% Average amount $5,957	61.0% Average amount $5,294
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $13,000	2.0% Average amount $18,511

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,378 Men 43.3% Women 56.7%	825 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%
Graduate students	74 Men 37.8% Women 62.2%	4 Men 25.0% Women 75.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	87.9%	21.1%
International students	8.0%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	1,110	1,200
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Alabama Maryland Florida California Texas	California Oregon Hawaii Nevada Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Liberal Arts Theology	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Communication and Journalism Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	49.1%	39.6%
Dropout rate	49.1%	6.0%
Transferred out	N/A	53.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,542 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $15,345 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $92,597 Year 2: $92,410 Year 3: $107,830 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $50,701 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,215 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,250 Year 2: $31,839 Year 3: N/A

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