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Overview |
Oakland | Washington State | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Oakland | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakland | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Oakland | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than Oakland based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 16,108 students)
Oakland vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Washington State?
- Oakland University is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Washington State than Oakland University ($26,392.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Washington State ($15,161 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 10.8% lower than costs at Washington State University ($11,192 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Washington State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Oakland University ($10,689 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 31 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming Oakland students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Washington State (83.1%)
Oakland vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Washington 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 Washington State and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Oakland University (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $46,700)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $4,571 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($20,429 vs. $25,000)
- Washington State graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/