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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | WSU | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or WSU?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 185.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Wayne State University ($36,950.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Olivet Nazarene University ($15,347 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 15.6% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($9,790 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 180.1% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($29,708 vs. $10,605)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 8 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or WSU? 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 WSU and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Wayne State University (56% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,600)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/