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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Alma 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 1,260 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Olivet Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Alma College than Olivet Nazarene University ($45,346.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than Alma College ($20,059 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 28.9% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,790 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Olivet Nazarene University ($34,736 vs. $29,708)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 32 points higher than at Olivet Nazarene University (1078)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Alma 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 Alma College and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/