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IWU CUW UWM Valpo CMA Lewis University Alverno College Mount Mary College Lake Forest College Cedarville University CMU EIU| Olivet Nazarene University | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 1,332 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Stritch?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Cardinal Stritch University ($36,950.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Olivet Nazarene University ($20,002 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 10% lower than costs at Olivet Nazarene University ($8,900 vs. $9,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($29,708 vs. $28,670)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 50 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/