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Overview |
Oakland | MVNU | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 1,845 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $35,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $35,274 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $9,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $23,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $25,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakland | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 1,134 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 963/1228 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakland | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Oakland | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Oakland | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | MVNU | ||
| 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 1,845 students)
Oakland vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or MVNU?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 140.1% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($35,274.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at MVNU than Oakland University ($35,274.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than MVNU ($15,734 vs. $23,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 13.1% lower than costs at Oakland University ($9,996 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Oakland University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 166.4% larger than aid received Oakland University ($25,684 vs. $9,641)
Oakland vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 23 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming Oakland students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or MVNU? 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 MVNU and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than Oakland University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $600 more per year than MVNU graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,100)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $1,536 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,536)
- Oakland graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/