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Overview |
Oakland | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 9,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $11,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $12,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $17,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $8,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakland | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 9,422 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 8,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakland | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakland | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 9,246 students)
Oakland vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Oakland University is 90.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107% higher at Oakland than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($23,188.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($15,734 vs. $17,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 13.2% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,309 vs. $12,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Oakland University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,641 vs. $8,569)
Oakland vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 115 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Oakland University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,200)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/