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Overview |
Eastern | Oakland | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1015/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Eastern based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 14,324 students)
Eastern vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 51.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Oakland than Eastern Kentucky University ($23,730.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Oakland ($10,806 vs. $15,161)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 8% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,360 vs. $11,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Oakland University ($10,583 vs. $9,755)
Eastern vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 42 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Oakland is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/