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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU East | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 3,039 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or IU East?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 408% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Indiana University East ($36,950.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Olivet Nazarene University ($8,837 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 4% lower than costs at Olivet Nazarene University ($9,412 vs. $9,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 277.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($29,708 vs. $7,874)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 117 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or IU East? 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 IU East and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Indiana University East (56% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $9,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/