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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | WKU | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $250 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or WKU?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 232.5% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Western Kentucky University ($36,950.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Olivet Nazarene University ($12,625 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 13.1% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,790 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 189.6% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($29,708 vs. $10,260)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 31 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or WKU? 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 WKU and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Western Kentucky University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $5,500 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/