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Overview |
BSU | Oakland City University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Oakland City, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | oak.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Oakland City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $26,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $26,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $17,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $23,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
BSU | Oakland City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 883 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 850/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BSU | Oakland City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Oakland City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
BSU | Oakland City University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
BSU | Oakland City University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Oakland City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 880 students)
BSU vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Oakland City University?
- Oakland City University is 213% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($26,400.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Oakland City University than Ball State University ($26,400.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Oakland City University ($12,615 vs. $17,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 4.8% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,400 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Oakland City University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 103.2% larger than aid received Ball State University ($23,197 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Oakland City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 145 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming BSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
BSU vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than Ball State University (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($20,200 vs. $25,000)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland City University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/