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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | WWU | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Olivet Nazarene University | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (3,255 students vs. 1,508 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or WWU?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than William Woods University ($36,950.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than WWU ($20,059 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 6.7% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,790 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 45.4% larger than aid received William Woods University ($29,708 vs. $20,431)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 43 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or WWU? 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 WWU and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than William Woods University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University earn on average $4,000 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $3,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $25,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Olivet Nazarene University graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/