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Alma College Northern Illinois WMU| Judson University | Olivet College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Judson University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 910/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Judson University | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Judson University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Judson University | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | OC Comets | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Judson University is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (973 students vs. 919 students)
Judson University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at OC Comets than Judson University ($31,664.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than OC Comets ($19,268 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 0.7% lower than costs at Judson University ($11,242 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 10.6% larger than aid received Judson University ($23,361 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 155 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Olivet College (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $5,500 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,300)
- Judson University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/