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Overview |
Oakland | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $35,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $35,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $11,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $21,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $29,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 2,873 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 1,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 920/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Oakland | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Oakland | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 678 students)
Oakland vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 141.6% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Bluffton University than Oakland University ($35,498.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Bluffton University ($15,734 vs. $21,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 4.9% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($11,309 vs. $11,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Oakland University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 203.8% larger than aid received Oakland University ($29,291 vs. $9,641)
Oakland vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 98 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
Oakland vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Bluffton University? 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 Bluffton University and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Oakland University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $40,600)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/