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Overview |
Taylor University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 |
Taylor University | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Taylor University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Oakland?
- Taylor University is 156.8% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Taylor University than Oakland University ($37,176.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Taylor University ($15,161 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 1.2% lower than costs at Oakland University ($11,058 vs. $11,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 138.9% larger than aid received Oakland University ($23,303 vs. $9,755)
Taylor University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 121 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Oakland University (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/