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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 37.8% | ||
| 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 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or IU South Bend?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 408% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend 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 South Bend ($36,950.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Olivet Nazarene University ($8,785 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 6.5% lower than costs at Olivet Nazarene University ($9,190 vs. $9,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 279.8% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($29,708 vs. $7,821)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 123 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (56% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $5,500 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $25,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/