2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$20,431

Net Price

61%

Admitted

19%

Enrolled

64%

Graduation Rate

15/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Olivet Nazarene University

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 3,462. In 2021, there were 65 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #33 in Illinois and ranks #687 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

65

Total Enrollment

3,462

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Olivet Nazarene University

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#33

Illinois Rank

Combining ranking factors for 53 schools that offer psychology degrees in Illinois, Olivet Nazarene University ranks #33.

#687

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Olivet Nazarene University ranks #687.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Olivet Nazarene University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology31
Social Work34
Total Graduates65
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 5,881 students applied to the Olivet Nazarene University. The university admitted 61% and 19% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Illinois universities is 7,762. On average, all Illinois institutions admit 71% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Olivet Nazarene University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 78%. Compared to all Illinois four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.

The overall graduation rate for Olivet Nazarene University is 64%, compared to 57% for all Illinois universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare ONU to Illinois Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Olivet Nazarene University to the average of all Illinois four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

ONU

5,881

Applicants

61%

Percent Admitted

19%

Percent Enrolled

78%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

64%

Graduation Rate

IL Colleges

7,762

Applicants

71%

Percent Admitted

26%

Percent Enrolled

72%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

57%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 110 or 34% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 217 or 66% part-time faculty members employed at Olivet Nazarene University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 110 or 34%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

ONU

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

34%

Percent Full-Time

66%

Percent Part-Time

34%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

IL Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

51%

Percent Full-Time

49%

Percent Part-Time

49%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Olivet Nazarene University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $36,450, and the average cost for books and supplies is $850.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $12,190 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Olivet Nazarene University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Olivet Nazarene University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$9,490
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,700
Total Living Expenses$12,190
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$36,450
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$850
Total Undergraduate Expenses$49,490
In-State, Graduate Tuition$12,190
In-State, Graduate Fees$0
Total Graduate Expenses$12,190
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Olivet Nazarene University is $20,431. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Olivet Nazarene University to all Illinois universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

ONU

$49,490

Cost to Attend

$26,198

Average Financial Aid

100%

Percent Receiving Aid

$20,431

Net Price

IL Colleges

$38,884

Cost to Attend

$15,853

Average Financial Aid

89%

Percent Receiving Aid

$16,618

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 558 or 100%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,704 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $26,198.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid2,704$26,198
Pell Grants980$4,690
Federal Student Loans2,011$6,623
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Olivet Nazarene University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

ONU

2,704

Grant or Scholarship Aid

47%

Grants or Scholarships

980

Number of Pell Grants

17%

Pell Grants

2,011

Federal Student Loans

35%

Federal Student Loans

IL Colleges

3,454

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

1,580

Number of Pell Grants

24%

Pell Grants

1,665

Federal Student Loans

25%

Federal Student Loans

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