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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | SIUE | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or SIUE?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 297.1% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 297.1% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($36,950.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Olivet Nazarene University ($13,586 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 4.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,790 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 179% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($29,708 vs. $10,649)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 8 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $4,400 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,600)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $3,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $25,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/