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WKU UE Taylor University BSU IPFW IU Indiana State SIUE University of Indianapolis IUPUI LSUS Franklin College of Indiana| University of Southern Indiana | Oakland City University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Oakland City University | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Oakland City, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | oak.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Oakland City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $26,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $26,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $17,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $23,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Oakland City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 883 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 850/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Oakland City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Oakland City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $208 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Oakland City University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Oakland City University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | 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
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 880 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Oakland City University?
- Oakland City University is 190.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($26,400.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Oakland City University than University of Southern Indiana ($26,400.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Oakland City University ($14,443 vs. $17,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 3.4% lower than costs at Oakland City University ($10,058 vs. $10,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Oakland City University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 192.6% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($23,197 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Oakland City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana 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 Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Indiana (1002) is 77 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana 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 Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than University of Southern Indiana (64% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Indiana earn on average $2,400 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $2,300 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($20,200 vs. $22,500)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($208 vs. $232)
- More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/