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Huntsville, AL · Birmingham, AL
| Oakwood University | Strayer University-Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,669/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,999/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $40,621 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $22,444/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,501/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,074/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,219/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $431/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,384/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,840/yr | $9,438/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $675/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $8,000/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $40,176/yr | No data reported |
| Tuition (in-state) | $22,512/yr | $13,920/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,512/yr | $13,920/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 44% | 85% |
| Students taking federal loans | 57% | 91% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 45% | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 2,370 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 1,197 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 290 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 24% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Class rank | Not considered | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Not considered | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 45% | No data reported |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,488/yr | $40,092/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $23,113–$67,182 | $20,698–$62,129 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 47% | 15% |
| Black students graduating | 45% | 0% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 55% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $30,969/yr | $36,582/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 54% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 30% | No data reported |
| Pell students who graduate | 38% | No data reported |
| First-gen students who finish | 38% | 15% |
| Low-income students who finish | 28% | 10% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 100% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $36,092/yr | $37,064/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 21% · Health Professions 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% | Business, Management & Marketing 77% · Computer & Information Sciences 18% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 5% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 77% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 18% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 5% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | No data reported |
| 5th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees | No data reported |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities — $30,724/yr | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $87,435/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 27% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,153 | 1,196 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 47 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 49 | 133 |
| Average professor pay | $5,513/mo | $8,381/mo |
| Full-time professors | 50% | 15% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $36,829 | $18,178 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Birmingham, AL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1896 | No data reported |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | For-profit |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| Men | 44% | 19% |
| Women | 56% | 81% |
| White students | 1.4% | 25% |
| Black students | 65% | 69% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.6% | 1.2% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Other / not reported | 22% | 1.9% |
| Special type | HBCU · Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 18% | 54% |
| Part-time students | 4.3% | 97% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.3% | 90% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,746/yr | $1,748/yr |
| Endowment | $9.8M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,266 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,742/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $5,358/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | 14 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Quarter |
| Religious affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 7 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 110 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $350,000 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $899,689 | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $899,689 | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $3,955 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.