by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Oakland City degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Oakland City measures up.
Oakland City is ranked #1,170 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B- (above average for value). Within Indiana, it ranks #16 of 59 for value.
These Oakland City majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | #39 of 194 |
| Business Administration / Management | #61 of 149 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #149 of 638 |
| Teacher Education | #157 of 446 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #158 of 678 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #315 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #324 of 1,251 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | #358 of 1,477 |
Read the full Oakland City value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Oakland City University is ranked #42 out of #61 in Indiana for quality and #16 out of #59 for Indiana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Oakland City financial aid page to be sure.
Oakland City University is ranked #1,170 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Oakland City University is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Oakland City costs about $15,756. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $63,024 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $42,504 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $15,210 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,756 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $63,024 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Oakland City net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Oakland City degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $170,016 | — | — |
| All Students | $63,024 | #1,170 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $60,840 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $170,016 | — | — |
| All Students | $63,024 | #16 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $60,840 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Oakland City shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,787 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,218 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,898 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,171 |
| Over $110K | $16,881 |
About 98% of Oakland City undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,683 per year. Get more details on the Oakland City financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Oakland City cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.