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CU Boulder Colorado State WSU DU Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS Michigan State GVSU WMU Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn Regis| University of Colorado Denver | Oakland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | Oakland | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CU Denver | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Denver | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
CU Denver | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Denver is larger than than Oakland based on total student enrollment (23,744 students vs. 16,108 students)
CU Denver vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 65.7% more expensive to attend than CU Denver for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $8,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at CU Denver than Oakland University ($25,992.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than CU Denver ($15,161 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 27.1% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($11,192 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than University of Colorado Denver (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 4% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($9,755 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 15 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming CU Denver students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver 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 CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at CU Denver is the same as at Oakland University (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $21,500 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $46,700)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $3,810 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($21,190 vs. $25,000)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/