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Overview |
CSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bourbonnais, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 3,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | olivet.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $36,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $36,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $10,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $22,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $27,899 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 4,426 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 2,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,275 students vs. 2,324 students)
CSU vs. Olivet Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Olivet Nazarene University?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 359.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 359.6% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Chicago State University ($36,950.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Olivet Nazarene University ($9,852 vs. $22,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 9.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,590 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 46% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($27,899 vs. $19,111)
CSU vs. Olivet Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 203 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Olivet Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. Olivet Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Chicago State University (56% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $4,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,300)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,250)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $323)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/