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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,275 | 1,195 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,590 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,707 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,899 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,426 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 2,961 | 1,880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 880/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $243 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| 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
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (3,275 students vs. 1,195 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Graceland University Lamoni ($36,950.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Olivet Nazarene University ($16,632 vs. $22,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 0.5% lower than costs at Olivet Nazarene University ($10,540 vs. $10,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Graceland University Lamoni (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 8.3% larger than aid received Olivet Nazarene University ($30,218 vs. $27,899)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 117 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Olivet Nazarene University (66.9%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $1,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($23,544 vs. $25,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($243 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Graceland University-Lamoni students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/