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IWU Valpo Lewis University Marquette University BLC Carthage MLC Cedarville University CMU Carroll University EIU SAU| Olivet Nazarene University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | WLC | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 1,086 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or WLC?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($36,950.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than WLC ($20,059 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 16.2% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($9,790 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($29,708 vs. $23,128)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 23 points higher than at Olivet Nazarene University (1078)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or WLC? 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 WLC and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $400 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,600)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College and Olivet Nazarene University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College and Olivet Nazarene University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/