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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | KWC | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 813 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or KWC?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 23% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($36,950.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than KWC ($20,059 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 14.1% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,790 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 48.3% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($29,708 vs. $20,036)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 30 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or KWC? 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 KWC and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $4,100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/