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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Oakland City University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Oakland City University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Oakland City, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | oak.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Oakland City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $26,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $26,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $17,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $23,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
ISU | Oakland City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 883 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 850/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Oakland City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Oakland City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $208 |
Diversity |
ISU | Oakland City University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
ISU | Oakland City University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 880 students)
ISU vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Oakland City University?
- Oakland City University is 123% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($26,400.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Oakland City University than Illinois State University ($26,400.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than ISU ($17,103 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 1.9% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,400 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Oakland City University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 99.6% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($23,197 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Oakland City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 165 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming ISU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
ISU vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Oakland City University (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $1,800 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($20,200 vs. $22,000)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($208 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland City University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/