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Overview |
Oakland | Walsh | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Troy, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 1,134 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | walshcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Walsh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
Oakland | Walsh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Oakland | Walsh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Walsh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,832 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $163 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Walsh | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Oakland | Walsh | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Walsh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Walsh based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 1,134 students)
Oakland vs. Walsh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Walsh?
- Oakland University is ?% more expensive to attend than Walsh for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Oakland than Walsh College ($23,188.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Walsh College (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is ?% larger than aid received Walsh College ($9,641 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Walsh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh or Oakland .
Oakland vs. Walsh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Walsh? 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 Walsh and Oakland.
- Graduates from Walsh College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $46,700)
- Walsh College students graduate with a $9,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($15,832 vs. $25,000)
- Walsh graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($163 vs. $258)
- More Walsh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/