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Overview |
Oakland | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 671 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $31,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $31,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $16,844 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $32,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakland | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 60.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakland | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $319 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
Oakland | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 671 students)
Oakland vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 117.2% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($31,920.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Bethany College than Oakland University ($31,920.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Bethany College ($15,734 vs. $16,844)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 14.4% lower than costs at Bethany College ($11,309 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Oakland University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 235% larger than aid received Oakland University ($32,293 vs. $9,641)
Oakland vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 163 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Bethany College (60.5%)
Oakland vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Bethany College? 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 Bethany College and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Oakland University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,000)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $5,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,884)
- Oakland graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($258 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/