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Overview |
Oakland | ONU | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Oakland | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakland | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Oakland | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 3,015 students)
Oakland vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 145.1% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at ONU than Oakland University ($35,480.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than ONU ($15,161 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 15.3% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($11,192 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 148.4% larger than aid received Oakland University ($24,235 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 88 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming ONU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than ONU (54.4%)
Oakland vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or ONU? 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 ONU and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Oakland University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $24,500 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/