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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 3,198 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or IU Northwest?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 408% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Indiana University Northwest ($36,950.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Olivet Nazarene University ($6,553 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 4% lower than costs at Olivet Nazarene University ($9,412 vs. $9,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 239.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($29,708 vs. $8,754)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 150 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or IU Northwest? 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 IU Northwest and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (56% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $3,100 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,500)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $30 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,030)
- Indiana University Northwest and Olivet Nazarene University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/