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Overview |
Olivet Nazarene University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,255 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivet.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Olivet Nazarene University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,950 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,950 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,790 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,059 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,708 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Olivet Nazarene University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,196 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 3,581 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Olivet Nazarene University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Olivet Nazarene University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Olivet Nazarene University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Olivet Nazarene University | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Olivet Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 3,255 students)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Olivet Nazarene University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Olivet Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Xavier than Olivet Nazarene University ($44,770.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet Nazarene University than Xavier ($20,059 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 41.2% lower than costs at Xavier University ($9,790 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet Nazarene University as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Xavier University ($29,708 vs. $27,897)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Olivet Nazarene University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Olivet Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 33 points higher than at Olivet Nazarene University (1078)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (24)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Olivet Nazarene University (57.8%)
Olivet Nazarene University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Olivet Nazarene University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Olivet Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (77% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Xavier 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/