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Overview |
SIUE | Oakland City University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Oakland City, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | oak.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Oakland City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $27,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $27,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $10,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $12,268 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $27,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 88% |
Admission |
SIUE | Oakland City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 626 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 68.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Oakland City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Oakland City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $20,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $208 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Oakland City University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
SIUE | Oakland City University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Oakland City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 650 students)
SIUE vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Oakland City University?
- Oakland City University is 183.5% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($27,150.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.5% higher at Oakland City University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($27,150.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than SIUE ($12,268 vs. $15,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 0.5% lower than costs at Oakland City University ($10,562 vs. $10,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Oakland City University (90% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 174.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($27,244 vs. $9,934)
SIUE vs. Oakland City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE 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 SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 145 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Oakland City University (68.2%)
SIUE vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $10,600 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $1,230 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($20,200 vs. $21,430)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($208 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland City University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/