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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 2,586 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Carson-Newman College?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Carson Newman College ($36,950.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than Carson-Newman College ($20,059 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 3.1% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,790 vs. $10,097)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($29,708 vs. $24,697)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 39 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Carson Newman College (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $900 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $1,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $25,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/