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Overview |
Oakland City University | Coker | ||
| Location | Oakland City, IN | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 650 | 1,263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oak.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland City University | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,150 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,150 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,610 | $10,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,268 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,244 | $25,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland City University | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 626 | 1,121 | ||
| Admitted | 427 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.2% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1150 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland City University | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland City University | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,200 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $289 |
Diversity |
Oakland City University | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
Oakland City University | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Oakland City University | Coker | ||
| 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
- Coker College is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (1,263 students vs. 650 students)
Oakland City University vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland City University or Coker?
- Coker College is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Oakland City University for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $27,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Coker than Oakland City University ($30,864.00 vs. $27,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than Coker ($12,268 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 2.6% lower than costs at Coker College ($10,610 vs. $10,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Oakland City University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 7% larger than aid received Coker College ($27,244 vs. $25,453)
Oakland City University vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland City University or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Oakland City University .
- The average SAT score at Coker College (960) is 35 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming Oakland City University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Oakland City University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Oakland City University (68.2%)
Oakland City University vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland City University or Coker? 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 Coker and Oakland City University.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than Coker College (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Oakland City University earn on average $800 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $35,600)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $7,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($20,200 vs. $28,000)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($208 vs. $289)
- More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/