Wayne State University vs Oakland University

Wayne State's main campus in Detroit encompasses 203 acres (0.82 km2) of landscaped walkways and gathering spots linking over 100 education and research buildings. Wayne State has four satellite campuses in the Metro Detroit area. The locations are: University Center at Macomb Community College, Clinton Township, Advanced Technology Education Center, Warren, Schoolcraft College, Livonia, Jackson Community College, Jackson (business classes only).

Oakland University is located in southeastern Michigan between Flint and Detroit. The 1,441-acre campus actually extends into two cities, Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, between Adams Road and Squirrel Road, just south of Walton Boulevard.

With a 200-acre main campus woven into the fabric of Detroit, we offer a unique college experience in a city that’s never been afraid to disrupt the narrative. As you make your home here, you'll connect with Warriors from all walks of life and experience everything you can expect from a major university — plus a lot more that might surprise you. University provides more than 100 students organizations of which the students can be part of. Various housing facilities and dining facilities available on campus for the students make the living experience quite good. Several sports like tennis, golf, basketball, baseball etc are also played on campus. As a Warrior, you can showcase your talents onstage or in the studio, turn your idea into a cutting-edge business, conduct groundbreaking research, and even study across the globe

• Over 600 athletes participate in club sports with University Recreation and Well-Being each year in more than 30 student-run groups. All levels of competition are offered, with clubs that instruct new sports and skills facing intense competition.
•  The wellness team works together throughout campus to offer all students enlightening, excellent health and wellness activities, and educational opportunities. Resident assistants, academic peer mentors, advisors, academic instructors, student groups, etc. can all request wellness workshops and activities. All are welcome to attend programs, workshops, and activities.
• There is a 50-meter stretch pool with 1,000 spectator seats and 670 participant deck spaces at the Oakland University Aquatic Center. The Oakland University NCAA Division 1 swim team calls the Aquatic Center it's home and it regularly conducts state and regional competitions in addition to being used for leisure by members.
• To satisfy the requirements of a varied campus community, Oakland University's Rec Well Sports program offers a range of activities. The program provides both competitive and recreational activities with the goal of engaging university affiliates—students, teachers, staff, and others—in activities that encourage lifelong fitness and wellness practices.
• The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD) at Oakland University is a preeminent institution for the study of performing arts in southeast Michigan, providing exceptional learning and performance opportunities to undergraduate, graduate, and community members.
• You are likely to find your passion and make it your purpose with more than 300 student clubs to select from, as well as innumerable activities and leadership opportunities.
• An excellent on-the-go snack spot is the Atrium Cafe in the Human Health Building, which serves coffee, bagels, soup, doughnuts, fruit, salad, sandwiches, and more.
• Oakland University's unique food court, the Pioneer Food Court (Oakland Center), includes restaurants like Subway, Panda Express, and Wild Blue - Japanese Kitchen.

Tom Athans, co-founder and former CEO of the liberal-progressive Democracy Radio
Mark Bertolini, CEO of Aetna
Howard Birndorf, biotechnology entrepreneur, founding director of Neurocrine Biosciences
Larry Brilliant, executive director of Google.org
Bill Davidson, industrialist, billionaire, majority owner of the Detroit Pistons

After graduating from Oakland University, students automatically and without charge join the alumni association. Students who join this organization are eligible for advantages and discounts at Brook Hall, the theatre, the art gallery, the bookstore, and the cinema book club. 

Some of the noteworthy alumni from Oakland University are Curtis Armstrong: Film and TV actor, Rob Shelby: Music Producer, Fran Amos: State Representative, Deborah Cherry: Senator, David J. Doyle: Politician, and Gary Yourofsky: Animal Right Activist.