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Overview |
Oakland City University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Oakland City, IN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 650 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oak.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland City University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,150 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,150 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,610 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,268 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,244 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
Oakland City University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 626 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 427 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.2% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1150 | 905/1205 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland City University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland City University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,200 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $261 |
Diversity |
Oakland City University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Oakland City University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Oakland City University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 650 students)
Oakland City University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland City University or Memphis?
- Oakland City University is 218.7% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($27,150.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at Oakland City University than University of Memphis ($27,150.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than Memphis ($12,268 vs. $13,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 2.6% lower than costs at Oakland City University ($10,344 vs. $10,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Oakland City University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 142.5% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($27,244 vs. $11,234)
Oakland City University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland City University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Oakland City University .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 104 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming Memphis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Oakland City University (68.2%)
Oakland City University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland City University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Oakland City University.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than University of Memphis (64% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $5,800 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($20,200 vs. $25,250)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($208 vs. $261)
- More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/