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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 2,747 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or St. Ambrose University ?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Saint Ambrose University ($36,950.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than St. Ambrose University ($20,059 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 22.5% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($9,790 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 16.6% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($29,708 vs. $25,476)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 28 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,764)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/