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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 2,130 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or University of Mount Union?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than University of Mount Union ($36,950.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than University of Mount Union ($20,059 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 14.4% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($9,790 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 32.3% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($29,708 vs. $22,459)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is the same at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or University of Mount Union? 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 University of Mount Union and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $5,600 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union 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/