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Overview |
Oakland | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Oakland | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 880/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Oakland | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Cleveland State based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 14,385 students)
Oakland vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Cleveland State?
- Oakland University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Oakland than Cleveland State University ($23,730.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Cleveland State ($15,161 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 26.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,192 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($9,755 vs. $9,436)
Oakland vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 42 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Oakland vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Oakland is higher than Cleveland State University (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/