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UCF Miami WSU Florida State Nova FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Michigan State GVSU WMU Eastern Michigan University Florida| Florida International University | Oakland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Oakland | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
FIU | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1015/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FIU | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $258 |
Diversity |
FIU | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
FIU | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
FIU | 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
- Florida International University is larger than than Oakland based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 16,108 students)
FIU vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 206.6% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Oakland than Florida International University ($23,730.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Oakland ($9,881 vs. $15,161)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 3.6% lower than costs at Florida International University ($11,192 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Florida International University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Oakland University ($11,087 vs. $9,755)
FIU vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 20 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming FIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU 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 FIU.
- The graduation rate at FIU is higher than Oakland University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,700)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $7,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($17,228 vs. $25,000)
- FIU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($178 vs. $258)
- More FIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/