IUPUI vs. Oakland City University

Comparable Facts

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

Indiana University Indianapolis is larger than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (22,534 students vs. 640 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Indiana University Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, IN (Large City setting); Oakland City University is in Oakland City, IN (Distant Town setting).
• Indiana University Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 13:1; Oakland City University 13:1.

IUPUI vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IUPUI 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 Indianapolis than Oakland City University ($12,228 vs. $16,437).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 12.8% lower than at Indiana University Indianapolis ($11,600 vs. $13,308).
• Oakland City University is 159.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than IUPUI (about $17,138 more per year; $27,900.00 vs. $10,762.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 25.1% higher at IUPUI than at Oakland City University (about $6,991 more per year; $34,891.00 vs. $27,900.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oakland City University than at Indiana University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 134.8% larger than aid received by Indiana University Indianapolis students ($26,067 vs. $11,104).

IUPUI vs. Oakland City University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Indiana University Indianapolis (1140) is 140 points higher than at Oakland City University (1000).
• Incoming IUPUI students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 20 at Oakland City University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Indianapolis 1030/1240; Oakland City University 850/1150.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Indianapolis 21/29; Oakland City University 17/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IUPUI - Test optional; Oakland City University - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: IUPUI May 15, 2027; Oakland City University Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman IUPUI students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Oakland City University (3.29).
• Oakland City University has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than IUPUI (76.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 24.6% at IUPUI vs. 32.5% at Oakland City University.

IUPUI vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IUPUI 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 Indianapolis's (33%).
• Graduates from Indiana University Indianapolis earn a median of about $12,200 more per year than Oakland City University graduates about ten years after starting college ($48,600 vs. $36,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Oakland City University graduates have a $2,890 lower median loan debt than IUPUI graduates ($20,200 vs. $23,090).
• Among borrowers, Oakland City University graduates have an estimated $30 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.