IU Northwest vs. Oakland City University

Comparable Facts

Compare Indiana University Northwest in Gary, IN with Oakland City University in Oakland City, IN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Indiana University Northwest is larger than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (3,041 students vs. 640 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Indiana University Northwest is located in Gary, IN (Small City setting); Oakland City University is in Oakland City, IN (Distant Town setting).
• Indiana University Northwest is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Oakland City University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Indiana University Northwest 15:1; Oakland City University 13:1.

IU Northwest vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Oakland City University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Oakland City University ($5,745 vs. $16,437).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 5.4% lower than at Oakland City University ($10,972 vs. $11,600).
• Oakland City University is 231.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than IU Northwest (about $19,476 more per year; $27,900.00 vs. $8,424.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 22.3% higher at Oakland City University than at Indiana University Northwest (about $5,089 more per year; $27,900.00 vs. $22,811.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oakland City University than at Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 76%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 213% larger than aid received by Indiana University Northwest students ($26,067 vs. $8,327).

IU Northwest vs. Oakland City University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Oakland City University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Oakland City University and IU Northwest.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Indiana University Northwest (1050) is 50 points higher than at Oakland City University (1000).
• Incoming IU Northwest students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 20 at Oakland City University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Northwest 910/1180; Oakland City University 850/1150.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Northwest 18/26; Oakland City University 17/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IU Northwest - Test optional; Oakland City University - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Oakland City University Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Oakland City University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at IU Northwest (3.14).
• Oakland City University has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than IU Northwest (73.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 23.5% at IU Northwest vs. 32.5% at Oakland City University.

IU Northwest vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IU Northwest and Oakland City University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Oakland City University's six-year graduation rate (64%) is higher than Indiana University Northwest's (23%).
• Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn a median of about $3,100 more per year than Oakland City University graduates about ten years after starting college ($39,500 vs. $36,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Oakland City University graduates have a $4,830 lower median loan debt than IU Northwest graduates ($20,200 vs. $25,030).
• Among borrowers, Oakland City University graduates have an estimated $50 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.