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Overview |
Oakland | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 1,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $25,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $25,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $21,567 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $17,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakland | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Oakland | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 1,694 students)
Oakland vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 76.6% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($25,950.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Wilson College than Oakland University ($25,950.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Wilson College ($15,734 vs. $21,567)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 7.5% lower than costs at Wilson College ($11,309 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Oakland University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 80% larger than aid received Oakland University ($17,358 vs. $9,641)
Oakland vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 129 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Oakland University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $34,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Oakland graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/