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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | AQ | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 1,265 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or AQ?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than AQ for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $36,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Aquinas College ($36,950.00 vs. $36,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Olivet Nazarene University ($18,605 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 8% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($9,790 vs. $10,572)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Olivet Nazarene University ($30,049 vs. $29,708)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 12 points higher than at Olivet Nazarene University (1078)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or AQ? 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 AQ and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Aquinas College (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $2,600 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/