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Overview |
Oakland | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakland | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Oakland | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 2,522 students)
Oakland vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Nazareth College?
- Nazareth College is 157.9% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at Nazareth College than Oakland University ($37,330.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Nazareth College ($15,161 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 35.7% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($11,192 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 131.9% larger than aid received Oakland University ($22,625 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Oakland .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Nazareth College (83.9%)
Oakland vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Nazareth College? 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 Nazareth College and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Oakland University (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,900)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $1,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,501)
- Oakland graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/