- Both Oakland University (OU) and Youngstown State University (Youngstown State) are public.
- OU is located in Rochester Hills, MI and Youngstown State is located in Youngstown, OH.
- OU has more expensive tuition of $23,188 than Youngstown State ($11,151).
- Youngstown State has tighter acceptance rate of 63.63% than OU (84.41%).
- OU has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than Youngstown State (1,040).
- OU is larger with 16,108 students than Youngstown State (11,071 students).
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| #188 in National Universities #11 in Michigan | Rankings | #13 in Ohio |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Rochester Hills, MI | Location | Youngstown, OH |
OU| Known as | Youngstown State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,694 Michigan residents $23,188 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,791 Ohio residents $11,151 out-of-state |
| $20,979 Michigan residents $24,648 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,615 Ohio residents $6,795 out-of-state |
| $6,755 | Financial Aid | $7,618 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 84.41% | Acceptance Rate | 63.63% |
| 28.26% | Yield | 34.72% |
| 1,140 SAT | Test Scores | 1,040 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,108 | Total Students | 11,071 |
| 12,841 | Undergraduate | 8,822 |
| 3,267 | Graduate | 2,249 |
| 1,820 | Online Enrollment | 1,932 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $48,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,200 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and 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: 1,139) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 637 Full-time 585 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 377 Full-time 440 Part-time |
| 1,781 Full-time 653 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 984 Full-time 516 Part-time |
| $87,745 for Faculties $66,221 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,588 for Faculties $60,171 Part-time |