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Overview |
Oakland | Wright State | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 9,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #795 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $11,138 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $20,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $7,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
Oakland | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 8,894 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 8,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 17.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 913/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakland | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Wright 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
- Oakland University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 9,884 students)
Oakland vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Wright State?
- Oakland University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $11,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Oakland than Wright State University Main Campus ($23,188.00 vs. $20,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Oakland ($15,400 vs. $15,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 3.8% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,900 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Wright State University Main Campus (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($9,641 vs. $7,890)
Oakland vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 36 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Wright 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 Wright State and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Oakland is the same as at Wright State University Main Campus (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus and Oakland graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wright State University Main Campus and Oakland graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Wright State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/