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Overview |
Oakland | UNT | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Oakland | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakland | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Oakland | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakland | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | UNT | ||
| 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 North Texas is larger than than Oakland based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 16,108 students)
Oakland vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or UNT?
- Oakland University is 74.5% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Oakland than University of North Texas ($23,730.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than UNT ($15,161 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 7.5% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,412 vs. $11,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than University of North Texas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 6.5% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($9,755 vs. $9,159)
Oakland vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 23 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at UNT (3.46)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than UNT (79.1%)
Oakland vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or UNT? 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 UNT and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Oakland University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $300 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,700)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- UNT graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More UNT 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/