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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | SAU | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,275 | 2,390 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #553 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,590 | $10,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,707 | $21,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,899 | $21,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,426 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,961 | 1,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 37.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 935/1165 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (3,275 students vs. 2,390 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or SAU?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Spring Arbor University ($36,950.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Olivet Nazarene University ($21,720 vs. $22,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 3.5% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($10,590 vs. $10,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($27,899 vs. $21,522)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 5 points higher than at SAU (1073)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- Olivet Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than SAU (37.3%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or SAU? 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 SAU and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is the same as at Spring Arbor University (56% vs. 56%)
- Graduates of Olivet Nazarene University and SAU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,600 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $957 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $25,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/