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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Dort | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Sioux Center, IA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | dordt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Dort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $27,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $21,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Dort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 1,476 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 1,294 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | Dort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Dort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Dort | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Dort | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Dort | ||
| 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 Dort based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 1,861 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Dort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Dort?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Dordt College ($36,950.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than Dort ($20,059 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 12.3% lower than costs at Dordt College ($9,790 vs. $10,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Dordt College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 35.5% larger than aid received Dordt College ($29,708 vs. $21,920)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Dort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Dort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dort or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 81 points higher than at Olivet Nazarene University (1078)
- Incoming Dort students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (24)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Dort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Dort? 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 Dort and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dordt College earn on average $700 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $42,600)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/