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Overview |
Oakland | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 2,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $39,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $39,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $13,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $27,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $28,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 2,167 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 1,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 73.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 41% |
Students |
Oakland | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Saint Francis 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
- Oakland University is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 2,857 students)
Oakland vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 175.1% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Saint Francis University than Oakland University ($39,820.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Saint Francis University ($15,161 vs. $27,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 20.2% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($11,192 vs. $13,452)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University as Saint Francis University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 191.7% larger than aid received Oakland University ($28,453 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Saint Francis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Francis University or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 10 points higher than at Saint Francis University (1060)
- Incoming Saint Francis University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Saint Francis University (73.1%)
Oakland vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis University and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is higher than Oakland University (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/