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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | BSU | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Olivet Nazarene University | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or BSU?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 338.1% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Ball State University ($36,950.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Olivet Nazarene University ($12,615 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 11.4% lower than costs at Ball State University ($9,790 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 160.2% larger than aid received Ball State University ($29,708 vs. $11,418)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 8 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or BSU? 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 BSU and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Ball State University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $100 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University and Olivet Nazarene University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Ball State University and Olivet Nazarene University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/