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Overview |
Oakland City University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Oakland City, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oak.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland City University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,400 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,400 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,400 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,103 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,197 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
Oakland City University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 883 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 492 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.7% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1150 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland City University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,200 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $217 |
Diversity |
Oakland City University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 5% |
Students |
Oakland City University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Oakland City University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| 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 Missouri St Louis is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 880 students)
Oakland City University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland City University or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Oakland City University is 125.8% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($26,400.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Oakland City University ($29,960.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Oakland City University ($13,211 vs. $17,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 5% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,400 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Oakland City University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 90.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($23,197 vs. $12,205)
Oakland City University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland City University or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Oakland City University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 180 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- Oakland City University has a higher acceptance rate (55.7%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Oakland City University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland City University or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and Oakland City University.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $9,900 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $787 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($20,200 vs. $20,987)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($208 vs. $217)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis 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/