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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCAD | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1170/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 821 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or MCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 14% more expensive to attend than Olivet Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at MCAD than Olivet Nazarene University ($42,110.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than MCAD ($20,059 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 34.3% lower than costs at Olivet Nazarene University ($7,290 vs. $9,790)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($29,708 vs. $26,025)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 18 points higher than at Olivet Nazarene University (1078)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Olivet Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (57.8%) than MCAD (56.9%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or MCAD? 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 MCAD and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (70% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $1,100 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,500)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/