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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | FDU | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,275 | 7,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #810 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $34,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $34,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,590 | $16,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,707 | $17,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,899 | $31,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,426 | 4,259 | ||
| Admitted | 2,961 | 4,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (7,607 students vs. 3,275 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or FDU?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($36,950.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Olivet Nazarene University ($17,121 vs. $22,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 52% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($10,590 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 12.9% larger than aid received Olivet Nazarene University ($31,504 vs. $27,899)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 83 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at FDU (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Olivet Nazarene University (66.9%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or FDU? 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 FDU and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (56% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $10,300 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/