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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1090/1370 | ||
| 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 | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCPHS | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or MCPHS?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($36,950.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than MCPHS ($20,059 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 99.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($9,790 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 64.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($29,708 vs. $18,093)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 8 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or MCPHS? 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 MCPHS and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $60,100 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/