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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,275 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,590 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,707 | $19,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,899 | $27,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,426 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 2,961 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 67.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Heidelberg University | ||
| 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (3,275 students vs. 1,059 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Heidelberg University?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Heidelberg University for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Heidelberg University ($36,950.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heidelberg University than Olivet Nazarene University ($19,620 vs. $22,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 10.5% lower than costs at Heidelberg University ($10,590 vs. $11,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Heidelberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 2.8% larger than aid received Heidelberg University ($27,899 vs. $27,128)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 45 points higher than at Heidelberg University (1033)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- Heidelberg University has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Olivet Nazarene University (66.9%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Heidelberg University? 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 Heidelberg University and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Heidelberg University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,700)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heidelberg University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/