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Overview |
Michigan | Oakland | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $258 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Oakland based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 16,108 students)
Michigan vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Oakland?
- University of Michigan is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.8% higher at Michigan than Oakland University ($55,002.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Michigan ($15,161 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 17.7% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($11,192 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 55% larger than aid received Oakland University ($15,121 vs. $9,755)
Michigan vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 314 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Oakland University (90% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $27,700 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $46,700)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $4,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($20,103 vs. $25,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/