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Overview |
Baker College of Flint | Oakland | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,898 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #891 | #764 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baker.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker College of Flint | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,460 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,460 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,600 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,743 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,364 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 92% |
Admission |
Baker College of Flint | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 864 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 756 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5%Open | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.1%Open | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 995/1185 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Baker College of Flint | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker College of Flint | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,971 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Baker College of Flint | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Baker College of Flint | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Baker College of Flint | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Baker College of Flint based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 3,898 students)
Baker College of Flint vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker College of Flint or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Baker College of Flint for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $12,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at Oakland than Baker College of Flint ($23,188.00 vs. $12,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker College of Flint than Oakland ($14,743 vs. $15,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker College of Flint are 48.8% lower than costs at Oakland University ($7,600 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Baker College of Flint (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 15.3% larger than aid received Baker College of Flint ($9,641 vs. $8,364)
Baker College of Flint vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker College of Flint or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Baker College of Flint .
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Baker College of Flint (3.2)
- Baker College of Flint has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Baker College of Flint vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker College of Flint 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 Baker College of Flint.
- The graduation rate at Oakland is higher than Baker College of Flint (40% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Baker College of Flint graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $30,700)
- Baker College of Flint students graduate with a $1,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($23,971 vs. $25,000)
- Baker College of Flint graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker College of Flint students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/