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Overview |
Kentucky | Oakland | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Oakland based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 16,108 students)
Kentucky vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 25.9% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Kentucky than Oakland University ($30,913.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Kentucky ($15,161 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 31.1% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,192 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 44.7% larger than aid received Oakland University ($14,114 vs. $9,755)
Kentucky vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 73 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Oakland (90.1%)
Kentucky vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Oakland University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $4,300 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,700)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/