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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Oakland City University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Oakland City University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Oakland City, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | oak.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Oakland City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $27,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $27,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $10,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $12,268 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $27,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Oakland City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 626 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 68.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Oakland City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Oakland City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $20,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $208 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Oakland City University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Oakland City University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Oakland City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 650 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Oakland City University?
- Oakland City University is 181.5% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($27,150.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Oakland City University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($27,150.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Oakland City University ($9,241 vs. $12,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 13.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,610 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Oakland City University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 92.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($27,244 vs. $14,182)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Oakland City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield 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 University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 143 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Oakland City University (68.2%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield 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 University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $11,100 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $36,400)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,407 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland City University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,200)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland City University graduates. ($194 vs. $208)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland City University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/