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Overview |
Oakland | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 82% |
Admission |
Oakland | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 890/1125 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Oakland | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Oakland | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 2,348 students)
Oakland vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or West Liberty University?
- Oakland University is 68.6% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Oakland than West Liberty University ($23,188.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Oakland ($14,203 vs. $15,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 5.8% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,694 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than West Liberty University (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 47.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($9,641 vs. $6,547)
Oakland vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 86 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Oakland University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $8,800 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/