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KSU GS WSU Georgia Georgia Tech Michigan State GVSU Mercer WMU Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn Georgia Gwinnett College| Georgia State University | Oakland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | Oakland | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia State | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than Oakland based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 16,108 students)
Georgia State vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 102.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Oakland than Georgia State University ($23,730.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Georgia State ($15,161 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 23.4% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,192 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Georgia State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 18.5% larger than aid received Oakland University ($11,563 vs. $9,755)
Georgia State vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 14 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Oakland University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $500 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,200)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia State 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 Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/