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CofC IWU PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University Valpo UofSC Lewis University ECU| Olivet Nazarene University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | CSU | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or CSU?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Charleston Southern University ($36,950.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Olivet Nazarene University ($17,536 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 14.9% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,790 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($29,708 vs. $26,417)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 48 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or CSU? 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 CSU and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Charleston Southern University (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $2,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,800)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/