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Overview |
Oakland | Capital University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakland | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Oakland | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 2,617 students)
Oakland vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Capital University?
- Capital University is 175.6% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at Capital University than Oakland University ($39,900.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Capital University ($15,161 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 10% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,192 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 191.8% larger than aid received Oakland University ($28,469 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 63 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Oakland vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Capital University? 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 Capital University and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Oakland University (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $600 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/