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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Goshen College | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Goshen, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | goshen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Goshen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $36,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $36,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $19,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $28,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Goshen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 991 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | Goshen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Goshen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $207 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Goshen College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Goshen College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Goshen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 768 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Goshen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Goshen College?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Goshen College for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Goshen College ($36,950.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than Olivet Nazarene University ($19,267 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 13.4% lower than costs at Goshen College ($9,790 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Goshen College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Goshen College ($29,708 vs. $28,700)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Goshen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Goshen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goshen College or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 19 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Goshen College (24)
- Accepted freshman Goshen College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Goshen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Goshen College? 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 Goshen College and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (73% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $4,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($20,101 vs. $25,000)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/