Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
GVSU Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College| Oakland City University | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Oakland City University | AQ | ||
| Location | Oakland City, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oak.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Oakland City University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,400 | $36,480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,400 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,400 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,103 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,197 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland City University | AQ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 883 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 492 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1150 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland City University | AQ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Oakland City University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,200 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oakland City University | AQ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
Oakland City University | AQ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Oakland City University | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 880 students)
Oakland City University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland City University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Oakland City University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at AQ than Oakland City University ($36,480.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than AQ ($17,103 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 1.7% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($10,400 vs. $10,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Oakland City University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 29.5% larger than aid received Oakland City University ($30,049 vs. $23,197)
Oakland City University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland City University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Oakland City University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 165 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming AQ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
Oakland City University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland City University or AQ? 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 AQ and Oakland City University.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than Aquinas College (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($20,200 vs. $26,000)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($208 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland City University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/