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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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 Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 1,610 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Olivet Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Luther- Norse than Olivet Nazarene University ($47,510.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than Luther- Norse ($20,059 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 9% lower than costs at Luther College ($9,790 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 19.3% larger than aid received Olivet Nazarene University ($35,441 vs. $29,708)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 101 points higher than at Olivet Nazarene University (1078)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (24)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/