Idaho vs. Oakland

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Idaho in Moscow, ID with Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Oakland University is larger than Idaho based on total student enrollment (15,768 students vs. 12,286 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Idaho is located in Moscow, ID (Rural Fringe setting); Oakland University is in Rochester Hills, MI (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Idaho is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Oakland University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Idaho 18:1; Oakland University 17:1.

Idaho vs. Oakland Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Oakland? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Idaho ($12,208 vs. $15,111).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 2.8% lower than at University of Idaho ($10,932 vs. $11,243).
• Oakland University is 68% more expensive for in-state tuition than Idaho (about $6,178 more per year; $15,262.00 vs. $9,084.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 22.1% higher at Idaho than at Oakland University (about $5,132 more per year; $28,320.00 vs. $23,188.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Idaho than at Oakland University (96% vs. 94%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 3.3% larger than aid received by University of Idaho students ($12,988 vs. $12,568).

Idaho vs. Oakland Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Oakland? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Oakland and Idaho.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Oakland University (1130) is 20 points higher than at Idaho (1110).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Idaho 990/1230; Oakland University 1030/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Idaho 20/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Idaho - Test optional; Oakland - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Idaho (3.47).
• Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Idaho (75.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.9% at Idaho vs. 14.7% at Oakland.

Idaho vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Idaho and Oakland? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Idaho's six-year graduation rate (51%) is higher than Oakland University's (40%).
• Graduates from University of Idaho earn a median of about $200 more per year than Oakland graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,900 vs. $46,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Idaho graduates have a $721 lower median loan debt than Oakland graduates ($24,279 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, Idaho graduates have an estimated $7 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Oakland graduates ($251 vs. $258).
• More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.