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Overview |
UIC | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bourbonnais, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 3,255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #555 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | olivet.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $36,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $36,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $20,059 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $29,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 6,196 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 3,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
UIC | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 43% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 3,255 students)
UIC vs. Olivet Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Olivet Nazarene University?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 236.8% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($36,950.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Olivet Nazarene University ($10,384 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 47.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($9,790 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 115.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($29,708 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Olivet Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Olivet Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olivet Nazarene University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 14 points higher than at Olivet Nazarene University (1078)
- Incoming UIC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Olivet Nazarene University (24)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
UIC vs. Olivet Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Olivet Nazarene University? 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 Olivet Nazarene University and UIC.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $19,300 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $42,600)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/