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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | UNI | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $213 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or UNI?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 355.6% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.8% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than University of Northern Iowa ($36,950.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Olivet Nazarene University ($15,782 vs. $20,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 4.8% lower than costs at Olivet Nazarene University ($9,343 vs. $9,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 363.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($29,708 vs. $6,412)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 28 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or UNI? 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 UNI and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $5,100 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,600)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/