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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Eastern | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,275 | 15,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,590 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,707 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,899 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,426 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,961 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % 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 | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 3,275 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Eastern?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 275.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Eastern Kentucky University ($36,950.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Olivet Nazarene University ($10,852 vs. $22,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 10.8% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,590 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 143.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($27,899 vs. $11,460)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 50 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Olivet Nazarene University (66.9%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/