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Overview |
Arkansas | Oakland | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Arkansas | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Oakland | ||
| 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
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Oakland based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 16,108 students)
Arkansas vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 88.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Arkansas than Oakland University ($25,420.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Arkansas ($15,161 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 10.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,192 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 15.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,755 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 84 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Oakland University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $3,700 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,700)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/