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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU Cedarville University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Oakland City University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Oakland City University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Oakland City, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | oak.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Oakland City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $26,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $26,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $17,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $23,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
IWU | Oakland City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 883 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Oakland City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Oakland City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $20,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $208 |
Diversity |
IWU | Oakland City University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
IWU | Oakland City University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 20% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Oakland City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 880 students)
IWU vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Oakland City University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Oakland City University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at IWU than Oakland City University ($29,684.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than IWU ($17,103 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 3.5% lower than costs at Oakland City University ($10,050 vs. $10,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Oakland City University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 14.9% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($23,197 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Oakland City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 161 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
IWU vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Oakland City University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $3,904 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($20,200 vs. $24,104)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($208 vs. $249)
- More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/