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Overview |
Life University | Oakland City University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Oakland City, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | oak.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Oakland City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $26,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $26,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $17,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $23,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
Life University | Oakland City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 883 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 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 |
Life University | Oakland City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Oakland City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $20,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $208 |
Diversity |
Life University | Oakland City University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 14% |
Students |
Life University | Oakland City University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Life University | 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
- Life University is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 880 students)
Life University vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Oakland City University?
- Oakland City University is 104.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($26,400.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.4% higher at Oakland City University than Life University ($26,400.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than Life University ($17,103 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 73.1% lower than costs at Life University ($10,400 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland City University than Life University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 94.6% larger than aid received Life University ($23,197 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Oakland City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University 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 Life University .
- Accepted freshman Oakland City University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
Life University vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University 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 Life University.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than Life University (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $11,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland City University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $20,200)
- Life University graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland City University graduates. ($86 vs. $208)
- More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University 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/