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Overview |
Judson University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Bourbonnais, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 3,255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | olivet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $36,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $36,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $9,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $20,059 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $29,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 6,196 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 3,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Judson University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Judson 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 Judson University based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Olivet Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Olivet Nazarene University?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Judson University ($36,950.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Olivet Nazarene University ($19,268 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 15.6% lower than costs at Judson University ($9,790 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Judson University ($29,708 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. Olivet Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson 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 Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 8 points higher than at Olivet Nazarene University (1078)
- Incoming Judson University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Olivet Nazarene University (24)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Judson University has a higher acceptance rate (58.2%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Judson University vs. Olivet Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Judson University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,600)
- Judson University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/