Southwestern Adventist University vs Oakwood University

Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU) and Oakwood University (OU) are two faith-based institutions offering unique educational experiences. SWAU, located in Keene, Texas, is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, while OU, in Huntsville, Alabama, is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. With acceptance rates of 68% and 58%, respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. SWAU's student body is predominantly female (62%), while OU's is more evenly balanced (52% female). While SWAU's most popular majors include nursing, business, and education, OU's strengths lie in nursing, biology, and social work. With graduation rates of 45% and 38%, respectively, both universities are committed to student success. Explore the comparison table below to discover more about these institutions and find the one that aligns best with your academic aspirations.

	Oakwood University	Southwestern Adventist University
Overview
Location	Huntsville, Alabama	Keene, Texas
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Town: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	73.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	71.9%	57.5%
Application fees	$100	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	900 - 1130
ACT range	N/A	16 - 25
Students submitting SAT score		43.0%
Students submitting ACT score		20.0%
Total number of applicants	881	1,099
Total number of admissions given out	633	632
Admitted students who chose to enroll	284	132
Yield rate	44.9%	20.9%
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	$35,508
Average net price	$22,484	$18,472
Tuition	$18,974	$22,848
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,692 Meal plan: $5,358	Room/dormitory: $4,050 Meal plan: $4,050
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $14,669	100.0% Average amount $14,820
Students receiving federal student loan	65.0% Average amount $5,957	55.0% Average amount $4,995
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $13,000	2.0% Average amount $5,902

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,378 Men 43.3% Women 56.7%	835 Men 39.6% Women 60.4%
Graduate students	74 Men 37.8% Women 62.2%	17 Men 47.1% Women 52.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	87.9%	N/A
International students	8.0%	2.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	1,110	400
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	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Liberal Arts Theology	Health Professions Business Education Psychology Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	49.1%	45.4%
Dropout rate	49.1%	13.6%
Transferred out	N/A	38.3%
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: $61,412 Year 2: $66,941 Year 3: $68,651

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