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Overview |
Oakland | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 4,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $36,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $36,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $17,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $31,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 3,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Oakland | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Niagara 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 Niagara University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 4,221 students)
Oakland vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 145.7% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Niagara University than Oakland University ($36,100.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Niagara University ($15,734 vs. $17,495)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 14.8% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,309 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Oakland University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 228.6% larger than aid received Oakland University ($31,682 vs. $9,641)
Oakland vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 33 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Oakland students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Niagara 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 Niagara University and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Oakland University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University and Oakland graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Niagara University and Oakland graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/