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Oakland vs. South Carolina

The following statements compare Oakland University and University of South Carolina-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • South Carolina's tuition ($34,943) is more expensive than Oakland ($24,737).
  • South Carolina's acceptance rate (61.49%) is lower than Oakland (70.24%).
  • Oakland has higher yield (25.68%) than South Carolina (25.50%).
  • South Carolina's SAT score (1,270) is higher than Oakland (1,110).
  • Oakland's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than South Carolina (18 to 1).
  • South Carolina (36,579 students) is larger than Oakland (15,922 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Oakland ($8,773) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($7,223).
  • South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) is higher than Oakland (57%).
Oakland University

Oakland University

Public, 4 years • Rochester Hills, MI #188 National Universities, #11 in Michigan more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$16,429 In-State
$24,737 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,773
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
Admission
70.24% Acceptance Rate
25.68% Yield
Enrollment
12,719 Undergraduate
3,203 Graduate
1,596 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
614 Faculties (full-time)
1,742 Staffs (full-time)
$87,745 Faculty Salary
$66,221 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-3,000 capacity
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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$34,943 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,223
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
61.49% Acceptance Rate
25.50% Yield
Enrollment
28,470 Undergraduate
8,109 Graduate
3,068 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,753 Faculties (full-time)
5,742 Staffs (full-time)
$102,889 Faculty Salary
$64,188 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,750 annual charge
-9,956 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,808 annual charge
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