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Overview |
IUPUI | Oakland City University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Oakland City, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | oak.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Oakland City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $26,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $26,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $17,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $23,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Oakland City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 883 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 850/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Oakland City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Oakland City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $20,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $208 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Oakland City University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
IUPUI | Oakland City University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Oakland City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 880 students)
IUPUI vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Oakland City University?
- Oakland City University is 194.2% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($26,400.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at IUPUI than Oakland City University ($31,410.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Oakland City University ($11,462 vs. $17,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 8.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,400 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland City University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 90.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($23,197 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Oakland City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI 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 IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (1014) is 89 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming IUPUI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
IUPUI vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (64% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $12,200 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $2,890 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($20,200 vs. $23,090)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($208 vs. $238)
- More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/