- Oakland University (OU) is a public school while University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- UDM has more expensive tuition of $32,300 than OU ($23,188).
- UDM has tighter acceptance rate of 64.71% than OU (84.41%).
- OU has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than UDM (1,080).
- OU is larger with 16,108 students than UDM (5,360 students).
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| #188 in National Universities #11 in Michigan | Rankings | #18 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Rochester Hills, MI | Location | Detroit, MI |
OU| Known as | UDM | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,694 Michigan residents $23,188 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $32,300 |
| $20,979 Michigan residents $24,648 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,250 |
| $6,755 | Financial Aid | $19,545 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 | Application Fee | |
| 84.41% | Acceptance Rate | 64.71% |
| 28.26% | Yield | 19.76% |
| 1,140 SAT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,108 | Total Students | 5,360 |
| 12,841 | Undergraduate | 3,156 |
| 3,267 | Graduate | 2,204 |
| 1,820 | Online Enrollment | 116 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $48,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,694) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 965) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 637 Full-time 585 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 315 Full-time 337 Part-time |
| 1,781 Full-time 653 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 859 Full-time 361 Part-time |
| $87,745 for Faculties $66,221 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,968 for Faculties $63,241 Part-time |