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Overview |
Oakland City University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Oakland City, IN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oak.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland City University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,400 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,400 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,400 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,103 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,197 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
Oakland City University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 883 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 492 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.7% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1150 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland City University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,200 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $240 |
Diversity |
Oakland City University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 9% |
Students |
Oakland City University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Oakland City University | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 880 students)
Oakland City University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland City University or WVSU?
- Oakland City University is 225% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($26,400.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at Oakland City University than West Virginia State University ($26,400.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Oakland City University ($11,684 vs. $17,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 17.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,400 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland City University than West Virginia State University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 144.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($23,197 vs. $9,482)
Oakland City University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland City University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Oakland City University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 2 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming Oakland City University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Oakland City University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
Oakland City University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland City University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Oakland City University.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than West Virginia State University (64% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Oakland City University earn on average $3,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $32,700)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $3,050 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($20,200 vs. $23,250)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($208 vs. $240)
- More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/