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Overview |
Oakland | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $29,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $29,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $12,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $19,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $22,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 79% |
Admission |
Oakland | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 2,103 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakland | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Oakland | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Wheeling 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 Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 748 students)
Oakland vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Wheeling University?
- Wheeling University is 98% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($29,090.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Wheeling University than Oakland University ($29,090.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Wheeling University ($15,734 vs. $19,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 9.8% lower than costs at Wheeling University ($11,309 vs. $12,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Wheeling University (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling University students is 131.5% larger than aid received Oakland University ($22,319 vs. $9,641)
Oakland vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 38 points higher than at Wheeling University (1032)
- Incoming Oakland students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wheeling University (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Wheeling University (3.33)
- Wheeling University has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Wheeling 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 Wheeling University and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than Oakland University (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/