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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | VCM | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,275 | 340 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | vandercook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | VCM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $28,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $28,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,590 | $7,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,707 | $16,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,899 | $22,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | VCM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,426 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 2,961 | 36 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 890/1160 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | VCM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | VCM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | VCM | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | VCM | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | VCM | ||
| 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 VCM based on total student enrollment (3,275 students vs. 340 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. VCM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or VCM?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 29% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $28,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than VanderCook College of Music ($36,950.00 vs. $28,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Olivet Nazarene University ($16,601 vs. $22,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 41.2% lower than costs at Olivet Nazarene University ($7,500 vs. $10,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as VanderCook College of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 25.4% larger than aid received VanderCook College of Music ($27,899 vs. $22,249)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. VCM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or VCM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCM or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 29 points higher than at Olivet Nazarene University (1078)
- Incoming VCM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (24)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Olivet Nazarene University (66.9%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. VCM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or VCM? 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 VCM and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than VanderCook College of Music (56% vs. 45%)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/