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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | BGSU | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or BGSU?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 227.8% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($36,950.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than BGSU ($20,059 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 28.5% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($9,790 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 233.9% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($29,708 vs. $8,898)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 66 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/