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Overview |
Oakland | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Oakland | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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 Mount Union based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 2,130 students)
Oakland vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 130.7% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at University of Mount Union than Oakland University ($33,400.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than University of Mount Union ($15,161 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 0.1% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($11,192 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 130.2% larger than aid received Oakland University ($22,459 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 8 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
Oakland vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Oakland University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $1,500 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/