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Overview |
Oakland | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Oakland | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakland | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
Oakland | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Oakland | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 15,181 students)
Oakland vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Oakland University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Oakland University ($29,960.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Oakland ($13,211 vs. $15,161)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 2.5% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,920 vs. $11,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 25.1% larger than aid received Oakland University ($12,205 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 35 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Oakland vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 Missouri-St Louis and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Oakland University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $400 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $4,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($20,987 vs. $25,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/