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Overview |
Oakland | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Oakland | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakland | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 424 students)
Oakland vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Oakland University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Oakland than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($23,730.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus ($15,161 vs. $15,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 16% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($11,192 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($9,755 vs. $9,241)
Oakland vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 154 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Oakland vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus is higher than Oakland University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $8,600 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Oakland graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/