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Overview |
Grace Christian University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 954 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Christian University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,792 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,792 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,540 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,127 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,065 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Grace Christian University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 288 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 286 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 995/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Grace Christian University | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Christian University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Grace Christian University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Grace Christian University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Grace Christian University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 954 students)
Grace Christian University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Christian University or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $13,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at Oakland than Grace Christian University ($23,188.00 vs. $13,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than Oakland ($14,127 vs. $15,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 18.5% lower than costs at Oakland University ($9,540 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Christian University than Oakland University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace Christian University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Oakland University ($10,065 vs. $9,641)
Grace Christian University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Christian University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Grace Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Grace Christian University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Christian University 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 Grace Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Oakland is higher than Grace Christian University (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $1,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($23,247 vs. $25,000)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/