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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Oakland City University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Oakland City, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,015 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | oak.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Oakland City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $27,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $27,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,525 | $10,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,503 | $12,268 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,220 | $27,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Oakland City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 626 | ||
| Admitted | 5,644 | 427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 68.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | 850/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | Oakland City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Oakland City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $20,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $208 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Oakland City University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Oakland City University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Oakland City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (4,015 students vs. 650 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Oakland City University?
- Oakland City University is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($27,150.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Oakland City University than Roosevelt University ($27,150.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than Roosevelt University ($12,268 vs. $21,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 46.3% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,610 vs. $15,525)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Oakland City University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($27,244 vs. $27,220)
Roosevelt University vs. Oakland City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Oakland City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland City University or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 113 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman Oakland City University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Oakland City University (68.2%)
Roosevelt University vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Oakland City University? 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 Oakland City University and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than Roosevelt University (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $3,696 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($20,200 vs. $23,896)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($208 vs. $247)
- More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/