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Overview |
EIU | Oakland City University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Oakland City, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | oak.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Oakland City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $26,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $26,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $17,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $23,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
EIU | Oakland City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 883 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | Oakland City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Oakland City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $20,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $208 |
Diversity |
EIU | Oakland City University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
EIU | Oakland City University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Oakland City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 880 students)
EIU vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Oakland City University?
- Oakland City University is 171.9% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($26,400.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.5% higher at Oakland City University than Eastern Illinois University ($26,400.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Oakland City University ($13,380 vs. $17,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 4% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,400 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Oakland City University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 97% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($23,197 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Oakland City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 85 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
EIU vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than Eastern Illinois University (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $3,450 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($20,200 vs. $23,650)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($208 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland City University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/