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UTSA WSU Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH Michigan State GVSU UT Austin WMU Baylor Eastern Michigan University| Oakland University | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakland | Texas State | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 38,722 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $20,366 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $12,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $15,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $11,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 74% |
Admission |
Oakland | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 37,183 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 33,273 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakland | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than Oakland based on total student enrollment (38,722 students vs. 15,922 students)
Oakland vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Texas State?
- Oakland University is 70.7% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Oakland than Texas State University ($23,188.00 vs. $20,366.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than Oakland ($15,307 vs. $15,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 8.5% lower than costs at Texas State University ($11,309 vs. $12,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Texas State University (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Oakland University ($11,169 vs. $9,641)
Oakland vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 32 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming Oakland students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Texas State? 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 Texas State and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Oakland University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,700)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,000)
- Texas State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/