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Overview |
IU Northwest | Oakland City University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Oakland City, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | oak.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Oakland City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $26,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $26,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $17,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $23,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 92% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Oakland City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 883 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
IU Northwest | Oakland City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Oakland City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $20,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Oakland City University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Oakland City University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 20% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Oakland City University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 880 students)
IU Northwest vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Oakland City University?
- Oakland City University is 262.9% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($26,400.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Oakland City University than Indiana University Northwest ($26,400.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Oakland City University ($6,553 vs. $17,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 10.5% lower than costs at Oakland City University ($9,412 vs. $10,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland City University than Indiana University Northwest (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 165% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($23,197 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Oakland City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Northwest (928) is 3 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming IU Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman Oakland City University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
IU Northwest vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (64% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $3,100 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $4,830 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($20,200 vs. $25,030)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/