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Overview |
Louisville | Oakland | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $258 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Louisville | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Oakland based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 16,108 students)
Louisville vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Louisville than Oakland University ($28,670.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Louisville ($15,161 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 4.9% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,668 vs. $11,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 25.2% larger than aid received Oakland University ($12,216 vs. $9,755)
Louisville vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 89 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Oakland University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $5,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($19,656 vs. $25,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($203 vs. $258)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/