OC Comets vs. CUW

Comparable Facts

Compare The University of Olivet in Olivet, MI with Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (5,253 students vs. 979 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Olivet is located in Olivet, MI (Distant Rural setting); Concordia University Wisconsin is in Mequon, WI (Rural Fringe setting).
• The University of Olivet is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Concordia University Wisconsin is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Olivet 17:1; Concordia University Wisconsin 11:1.

OC Comets vs. CUW Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or CUW? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Olivet than CUW ($19,362 vs. $31,916).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Olivet are 4.8% lower than at Concordia University Wisconsin ($12,567 vs. $13,200).
• Concordia University Wisconsin is 4.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than OC Comets (about $1,402 more per year; $35,470.00 vs. $34,068.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 4.1% higher at CUW than at The University of Olivet (about $1,402 more per year; $35,470.00 vs. $34,068.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Olivet than at Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Olivet students is 30.3% larger than aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students ($27,858 vs. $21,379).

OC Comets vs. CUW Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or CUW? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between CUW and OC Comets.

• Incoming CUW students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 20 at OC Comets).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The University of Olivet 910/1120.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The University of Olivet 18/23; Concordia University Wisconsin 20/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OC Comets - Test-free; CUW - Test optional.
• OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than CUW (78.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 20.4% at OC Comets vs. 14.1% at CUW.

OC Comets vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OC Comets and CUW? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Concordia University Wisconsin's six-year graduation rate (58%) is higher than The University of Olivet's (46%).
• Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn a median of about $6,800 more per year than OC Comets graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,100 vs. $39,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Concordia University Wisconsin graduates have a $3,075 lower median loan debt than OC Comets graduates ($23,925 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, CUW graduates have an estimated $32 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than OC Comets graduates ($247 vs. $279).
• More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.