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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | CMU | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,275 | 14,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $13,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $13,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,590 | $12,178 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,707 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,899 | $10,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,426 | 18,102 | ||
| Admitted | 2,961 | 16,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | CMU | ||
| 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (14,399 students vs. 3,275 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or CMU?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 168.9% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.9% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Central Michigan University ($36,950.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Olivet Nazarene University ($15,826 vs. $22,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 15% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,590 vs. $12,178)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 162.3% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($27,899 vs. $10,638)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 29 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Olivet Nazarene University (66.9%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or CMU? 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 CMU and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Central Michigan University (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/