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Overview |
Oakland | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Oakland | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 890/1130 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakland | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Marshall University | ||
| 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 Marshall University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 11,027 students)
Oakland vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Marshall University?
- Oakland University is 99.3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Oakland than Marshall University ($23,188.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Oakland ($9,734 vs. $15,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 13.6% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,309 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Oakland University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 24.7% larger than aid received Oakland University ($12,024 vs. $9,641)
Oakland vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 42 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Oakland students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Oakland University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/