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Overview |
Augustana | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Bourbonnais, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #555 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | olivet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $36,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $36,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $20,059 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $29,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 6,196 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Olivet Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Olivet Nazarene University?
- Augustana College is 29.3% more expensive to attend than Olivet Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Augustana than Olivet Nazarene University ($47,766.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than Augustana ($20,059 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 20.3% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,790 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Olivet Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Olivet Nazarene University ($34,946 vs. $29,708)
Augustana vs. Olivet Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Olivet Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olivet Nazarene University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Augustana vs. Olivet Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Olivet Nazarene 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 Olivet Nazarene University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (76% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/