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Overview |
Oakland | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $287 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Oakland | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 2,309 students)
Oakland vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 117% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Walsh College than Oakland University ($31,420.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Walsh College ($15,161 vs. $20,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 4.5% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,192 vs. $11,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 168.3% larger than aid received Oakland University ($26,172 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Oakland .
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Oakland vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Walsh College? 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 College and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Oakland University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $45,400)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,833)
- Oakland graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($258 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/