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IWU Valpo Lewis University Cedarville University CMU EIU SAU Grace College and Theological Seminary Carroll University Roosevelt University Taylor University| Olivet Nazarene University | Saint Catharine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | - | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | St. Catharine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 649 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or St. Catharine?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 87.3% more expensive to attend than St. Catharine for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than Saint Catharine College ($36,950.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than St. Catharine ($20,059 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 1.6% lower than costs at Olivet Nazarene University ($9,636 vs. $9,790)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Saint Catharine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 219.5% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($29,708 vs. $9,299)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 130 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- St. Catharine has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and Olivet Nazarene University.
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $9,600 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $5,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($19,975 vs. $25,000)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Olivet Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/