WSU vs. Oakland

Comparable Facts

Compare Wichita State University in Wichita, KS with Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Wichita State University is larger than Oakland based on total student enrollment (16,689 students vs. 15,768 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Wichita State University is located in Wichita, KS (Large City setting); Oakland University is in Rochester Hills, MI (Large Suburban setting).
• Wichita State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Oakland University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Wichita State University 19:1; Oakland University 17:1.

WSU vs. Oakland Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, WSU or Oakland? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than WSU ($12,208 vs. $14,228).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 12% lower than at Wichita State University ($10,932 vs. $12,420).
• Oakland University is 57.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than WSU (about $5,578 more per year; $15,262.00 vs. $9,684.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 16.7% higher at Oakland than at Wichita State University (about $3,319 more per year; $23,188.00 vs. $19,869.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oakland University than at Wichita State University (94% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 59.9% larger than aid received by Wichita State University students ($12,988 vs. $8,125).

WSU vs. Oakland Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Oakland? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Oakland and WSU.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Oakland University (1130) is 60 points higher than at WSU (1070).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Wichita State University 905/1240; Oakland University 1030/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Wichita State University 17/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: WSU - Test optional; Oakland - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at WSU (3.48).
• WSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Oakland (87.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 20.1% at WSU vs. 14.7% at Oakland.

WSU vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for WSU and Oakland? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Wichita State University's six-year graduation rate (43%) is higher than Oakland University's (40%).
• Graduates from Oakland University earn a median of about $2,900 more per year than WSU graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,700 vs. $43,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Wichita State University graduates have a $4,500 lower median loan debt than Oakland graduates ($20,500 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, WSU graduates have an estimated $47 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Oakland graduates ($211 vs. $258).
• More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.