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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | - | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Purdue North Central?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 447.7% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central Campus than Olivet Nazarene University ($7,832 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 32.7% lower than costs at Olivet Nazarene University ($7,380 vs. $9,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 314.5% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($29,708 vs. $7,168)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 135 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Olivet Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (57.8%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Purdue North Central? 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 North Central and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (56% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $700 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $164 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($24,836 vs. $25,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/