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Overview |
Taylor University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 910/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Taylor University | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Taylor University | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | OC Comets | ||
| 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
- Taylor University is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 919 students)
Taylor University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or OC Comets?
- Taylor University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Taylor University than Olivet College ($37,176.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than Taylor University ($21,394 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 1.7% lower than costs at Olivet College ($11,058 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Taylor University ($23,361 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 260 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Olivet College (80% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $2,000 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $39,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/