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Overview |
Oakland | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Oakland | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakland | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Ohio 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Oakland based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 16,108 students)
Oakland vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Ohio University?
- Oakland University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Oakland than Ohio University Main Campus ($23,730.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Ohio University ($15,161 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 10.2% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,192 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($9,755 vs. $9,416)
Oakland vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 38 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio 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 Ohio University (86.5%)
Oakland vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Ohio 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 Ohio University and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Oakland University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Ohio University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/