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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Southern Adventist University Earlham ISU Michigan| Oakwood University | Indiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $245 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Indiana State?
- Oakwood University is 100.7% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Indiana State than Oakwood University ($20,880.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Oakwood University ($12,688 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 21% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,384 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Oakwood University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 75.9% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($19,004 vs. $10,802)
Oakwood University vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 13 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Indiana State? 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 Indiana State and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Oakwood University (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $7,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $31,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($245 vs. $320)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/