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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Oakland City University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Oakland City University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Oakland City, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | oak.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Oakland City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $26,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $26,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $17,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $23,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Oakland City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 883 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Oakland City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Oakland City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $20,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $208 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Oakland City University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Indiana State | Oakland City University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Oakland City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 880 students)
Indiana State vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Oakland City University?
- Oakland City University is 179.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($26,400.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Oakland City University than Indiana State University ($26,400.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Oakland City University ($12,688 vs. $17,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 9.1% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,400 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Oakland City University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 114.7% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($23,197 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Oakland City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Oakland City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland City University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Oakland City University (925) is 15 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Oakland City University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.29) as students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
Indiana State vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Oakland City University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Oakland City University and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than Indiana State University (64% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $3,520 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($20,200 vs. $23,720)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($208 vs. $245)
- More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/