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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Hiram | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Hiram | ||
| 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 Hiram based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 1,018 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Hiram?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 44.9% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Hiram College ($36,950.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Olivet Nazarene University ($19,384 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 8.3% lower than costs at Hiram College ($9,790 vs. $10,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Hiram College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 56.8% larger than aid received Hiram College ($29,708 vs. $18,941)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 7 points higher than at Hiram (1071)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Hiram (24)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Hiram? 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 Hiram and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/