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Overview |
Oakland | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakland | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Oakland | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | St. Bona | ||
| 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
- Oakland University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 2,602 students)
Oakland vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 159.9% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at St. Bona than Oakland University ($37,620.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than St. Bona ($15,161 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 29.1% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($11,192 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 183% larger than aid received Oakland University ($27,605 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 4 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
Oakland vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Oakland University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/