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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carroll University is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Carroll University?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Carroll University ($36,950.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than Carroll University ($20,059 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 18.1% lower than costs at Carroll University ($9,790 vs. $11,564)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 24.1% larger than aid received Carroll University ($29,708 vs. $23,933)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 9 points higher than at Olivet Nazarene University (1078)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Carroll University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/