Oakland University (OU) vs. Wright State University-Main Campus

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  • Both Oakland University (OU) and Wright State University-Main Campus are public.
  • OU is located in Rochester Hills, MI and Wright State University-Main Campus is located in Dayton, OH.
  • OU has more expensive tuition of $23,188 than Wright State University-Main Campus ($20,606).
  • OU has tighter acceptance rate of 84.41% than Wright State University-Main Campus (96.77%).
  • OU has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than Wright State University-Main Campus (1,050).
  • OU is larger with 16,108 students than Wright State University-Main Campus (9,678 students).
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#188 in National Universities
#11 in Michigan
Rankings#157 in National Universities
#23 in Ohio
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Rochester Hills, MILocationDayton, OH
OUKnown as
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$14,694 Michigan residents
$23,188 out-of-state
Undergraduate$11,188 Ohio residents
$20,606 out-of-state
$20,979 Michigan residents
$24,648 out-of-state
Graduate$14,726 Ohio residents
$24,714 out-of-state
$6,755Financial Aid$8,515
Admission
$45Application Fee$40
84.41%Acceptance Rate96.77%
28.26%Yield40.46%
1,140 SATTest Scores1,050 SAT, 20 ACT
Student Population
16,108Total Students9,678
12,841Undergraduate6,938
3,267Graduate2,740
1,820Online Enrollment1,224
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
57%Graduation Rate43%
27%Transfer-out Rate
75%Retention Rate64%
$48,100Average Earning after Graduation$46,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,694)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,518)
$5,332 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
637 Full-time
585 Part-time
Number of Faculties592 Full-time
306 Part-time
1,781 Full-time
653 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,596 Full-time
349 Part-time
$87,745 for Faculties
$66,221 Part-time
Average Salary$87,829 for Faculties
$60,967 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023