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Overview |
Oakland | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Oakland | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Oakland | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 3,059 students)
Oakland vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 116.9% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at University of Charleston than Oakland University ($31,400.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than University of Charleston ($15,161 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 9.7% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,200 vs. $11,192)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 129.9% larger than aid received Oakland University ($22,422 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 76 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Oakland vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Oakland University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $1,500 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/