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IWU Valpo Lewis University Cedarville University CMU EIU SAU Grace College and Theological Seminary Carroll University Roosevelt University Taylor University| Governors State University | Olivet Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Bourbonnais, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 3,255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | olivet.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $36,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $36,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $20,059 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $29,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 6,196 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 3,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $258 |
Diversity |
GSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 43% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 3,255 students)
GSU vs. Olivet Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Olivet Nazarene University?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 391.9% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.9% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Governors State University ($36,950.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Olivet Nazarene University ($9,833 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 12.4% lower than costs at Governors State University ($9,790 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University as Olivet Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 147.8% larger than aid received Governors State University ($29,708 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. Olivet Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 167 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- Olivet Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (57.8%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Olivet Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates of Governors State University and Olivet Nazarene University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,600 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $25,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($178 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/