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Overview |
Oakland | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Oswego, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | oswego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $15,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $17,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $10,709 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakland | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 12,555 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 10,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,515 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Oakland | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakland | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
| 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 SUNY College at Oswego based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 6,906 students)
Oakland vs. SUNY College at Oswego Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or SUNY College at Oswego?
- Oakland University is 104.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Oswego for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Oakland than SUNY College at Oswego ($23,730.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than SUNY College at Oswego ($15,161 vs. $17,376)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 38% lower than costs at SUNY College at Oswego ($11,192 vs. $15,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than SUNY College at Oswego (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Oswego students is 9.8% larger than aid received Oakland University ($10,709 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. SUNY College at Oswego Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or SUNY College at Oswego? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Oswego or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Oswego (1103) is 33 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming SUNY College at Oswego students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at SUNY College at Oswego (3.49)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than SUNY College at Oswego (82.6%)
Oakland vs. SUNY College at Oswego Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or SUNY College at Oswego? 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 SUNY College at Oswego and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Oswego is higher than Oakland University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $1,900 more per year than SUNY College at Oswego graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,800)
- SUNY College at Oswego students graduate with a $3,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($21,515 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY College at Oswego graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SUNY College at Oswego 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/