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Overview |
Oakland City University | UTC | ||
| Location | Oakland City, IN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 650 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oak.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland City University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,150 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,150 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,610 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,268 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,244 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
Oakland City University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 626 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 427 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1150 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland City University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland City University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,200 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $214 |
Diversity |
Oakland City University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Oakland City University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Oakland City University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 650 students)
Oakland City University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland City University or UTC?
- Oakland City University is 229.8% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($27,150.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at Oakland City University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($27,150.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than UTC ($12,268 vs. $13,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 5.6% lower than costs at Oakland City University ($10,052 vs. $10,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Oakland City University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 177% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($27,244 vs. $9,834)
Oakland City University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland City University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Oakland City University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 162 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming UTC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Oakland City University (68.2%)
Oakland City University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland City University or UTC? 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 UTC and Oakland City University.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (64% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $4,200 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $592 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($20,200 vs. $20,792)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($208 vs. $214)
- More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/