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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | DBU | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $224 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | DBU | ||
| 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
- Dallas Baptist University is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (4,348 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or DBU?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than DBU for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Dallas Baptist University ($36,950.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than DBU ($20,059 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 4.7% lower than costs at Olivet Nazarene University ($9,351 vs. $9,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Dallas Baptist University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 58% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($29,708 vs. $18,797)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 23 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman DBU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or DBU? 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 DBU and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is the same as at Dallas Baptist University (56% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,600)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $25,000)
- DBU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/