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Overview |
NNU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Bourbonnais, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 3,255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #555 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | olivet.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $36,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $36,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $20,059 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $29,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 6,196 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
NNU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NNU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 43% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Olivet Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Olivet Nazarene University?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Northwest Nazarene University ($36,950.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than NNU ($20,059 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 7.3% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($9,790 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 38.8% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($29,708 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Olivet Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU 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 NNU .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 22 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Olivet Nazarene University (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
NNU vs. Olivet Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU 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 NNU.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $400 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/