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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,275 | 734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,590 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,707 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,899 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,426 | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | 2,961 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Ripon College | ||
| 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (3,275 students vs. 734 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 36.4% more expensive to attend than Olivet Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Ripon College than Olivet Nazarene University ($50,400.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Olivet Nazarene University ($22,557 vs. $22,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 3.9% lower than costs at Olivet Nazarene University ($10,190 vs. $10,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 39.8% larger than aid received Olivet Nazarene University ($38,989 vs. $27,899)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 27 points higher than at Olivet Nazarene University (1078)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ripon College (24)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Olivet Nazarene University (66.9%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (70% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/