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Overview |
IU East | Oakland | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #764 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 92% |
Admission |
IU East | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU East | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IU East | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 IU East based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 96.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Oakland than Indiana University East ($23,188.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Oakland ($9,484 vs. $15,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 10.4% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,244 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Indiana University East (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 26.8% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($9,641 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 109 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Oakland (70.2%)
IU East vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Oakland is higher than Indiana University East (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $13,800 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/