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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $216 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | - | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Purdue Calumet?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 447.7% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.6% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($36,950.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Olivet Nazarene University ($10,908 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 29.5% lower than costs at Olivet Nazarene University ($7,560 vs. $9,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 420.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($29,708 vs. $5,703)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 118 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Purdue Calumet has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (56% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $100 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $25,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/