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Overview |
Oakland Community College | WSU | ||
| Location | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,831 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oaklandcc.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland Community College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,020 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,340 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,074 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,834 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,918 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 95% |
Admission |
Oakland Community College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Oakland Community College | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland Community College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,585 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $99 | $230 |
Diversity |
Oakland Community College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Oakland Community College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Oakland Community College | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Oakland Community College based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 13,831 students)
Oakland Community College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland Community College or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 134% more expensive to attend than Oakland Community College for in-state tuition ($12,493.00 vs. $5,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 435.9% higher at WSU than Oakland Community College ($28,615.00 vs. $5,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland Community College than WSU ($4,834 vs. $16,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland Community College are 29.6% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($9,074 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Oakland Community College (95% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 57% larger than aid received Oakland Community College ($10,862 vs. $6,918)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland Community College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Oakland Community College .
Oakland Community College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland Community College or WSU? 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 WSU and Oakland Community College.
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Oakland Community College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $33,900)
- Oakland Community College students graduate with a $12,673 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($9,585 vs. $22,258)
- Oakland Community College graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($99 vs. $230)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland Community College students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/