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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Bourbonnais, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 3,255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #555 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | olivet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $36,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $36,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $9,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $20,059 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $29,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 6,196 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 3,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Concordia University Chicago | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 3,255 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Olivet Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Olivet Nazarene University?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Concordia University Chicago ($36,950.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Olivet Nazarene University ($18,832 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 9.9% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,790 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Olivet Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($29,708 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Olivet Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 31 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Olivet Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $300 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/