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Overview |
Oakland | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Oakland | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 4,665 students)
Oakland vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 146.1% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Gannon University than Oakland University ($35,620.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Gannon University ($15,161 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 37.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,192 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 168.3% larger than aid received Oakland University ($26,172 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 35 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Oakland students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Oakland vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Oakland University (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/