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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Oak Point University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Oak Point | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Oak Brook, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 429 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | oakpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Oak Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
ISU | Oak Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Oak Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Oak Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
ISU | Oak Point | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
ISU | Oak Point | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | - | ||
Campus |
ISU | Oak Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Oak Point based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 429 students)
ISU vs. Oak Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Oak Point?
- Illinois State University is ?% more expensive to attend than Oak Point for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at ISU than Oak Point University ($23,681.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Oak Point University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is ?% larger than aid received Oak Point University ($11,619 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Oak Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oak Point or ISU .
ISU vs. Oak Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Oak Point? 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 Oak Point and ISU.
- Graduates from Oak Point University earn on average $22,700 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $49,000)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oak Point graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Oak Point graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Oak Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/