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Overview |
Benedictine University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Bourbonnais, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #555 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | olivet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $36,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $36,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $20,059 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $29,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 6,196 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 3,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Benedictine University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Olivet Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Olivet Nazarene University?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 13% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Benedictine University ($36,950.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than Benedictine University ($20,059 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 4.9% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,790 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 47.9% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($29,708 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Olivet Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Benedictine University vs. Olivet Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Benedictine University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $42,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,000)
- Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/