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Overview |
Lewis University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1015/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lewis University | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Lewis University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Lewis University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 6,513 students)
Lewis University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Oakland?
- Lewis University is 150.9% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Lewis University than Oakland University ($36,320.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Lewis University ($15,161 vs. $19,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 6.8% lower than costs at Lewis University ($11,192 vs. $11,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Oakland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 170.9% larger than aid received Oakland University ($26,423 vs. $9,755)
Lewis University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 19 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Oakland University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $46,700)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($24,625 vs. $25,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/