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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Albion College | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $281 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Albion College | ||
| 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 Albion College based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 1,456 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Albion College?
- Albion College is 47.3% more expensive to attend than Olivet Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at Albion College than Olivet Nazarene University ($54,410.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Olivet Nazarene University ($19,351 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 27.4% lower than costs at Albion College ($9,790 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 59.6% larger than aid received Olivet Nazarene University ($47,406 vs. $29,708)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 26 points higher than at Olivet Nazarene University (1078)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Albion College (24)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Albion College? 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 Albion College and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,200)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/