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Overview |
Oakland | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 973 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $32,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $32,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $11,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $23,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $22,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 1,417 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 910/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakland | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakland | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 973 students)
Oakland vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 122.5% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($32,694.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at OC Comets than Oakland University ($32,694.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than OC Comets ($15,734 vs. $23,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 5.1% lower than costs at Olivet College ($11,309 vs. $11,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Oakland University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 134.4% larger than aid received Oakland University ($22,602 vs. $9,641)
Oakland vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 139 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Oakland University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $7,400 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $39,300)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/