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Overview |
Great Lakes Christian College | Oakland | ||
| Location | Lansing, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 130 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glcc.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Great Lakes Christian College | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,890 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,890 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,390 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,274 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Great Lakes Christian College | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Great Lakes Christian College | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Great Lakes Christian College | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Great Lakes Christian College | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Great Lakes Christian College | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Great Lakes Christian College | 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 Great Lakes Christian College based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 130 students)
Great Lakes Christian College vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Great Lakes Christian College or Oakland?
- Great Lakes Christian College is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($18,890.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Oakland than Great Lakes Christian College ($23,188.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Great Lakes Christian College ($15,734 vs. $19,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Lakes Christian College are 13.1% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,000 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Great Lakes Christian College than Oakland University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Great Lakes Christian College students is 6.6% larger than aid received Oakland University ($10,274 vs. $9,641)
Which college is harder to get into, Great Lakes Christian College or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Great Lakes Christian College .
Great Lakes Christian College vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Great Lakes Christian College 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 Great Lakes Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Oakland is higher than Great Lakes Christian College (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Great Lakes Christian College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $28,400)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Lakes Christian College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/