- Both Olivet Nazarene University and Northwestern University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Northwestern University has more expensive tuition of $65,997 than Olivet Nazarene University ($37,940).
- Northwestern University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.24% than Olivet Nazarene University (66.17%).
- Northwestern University is larger with 23,161 students than Olivet Nazarene University (3,255 students).
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| #18 in Illinois | Rankings | #12 in National Universities #2 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Bourbonnais, IL | Location | Evanston, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,940 | Undergraduate | $65,997 |
| $10,957 | Graduate | $53,871 |
| $26,948 | Financial Aid | $53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $95 graduate | |
| 66.17% | Acceptance Rate | 9.24% |
| 28.67% | Yield | 55.29% |
| Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,255 | Total Students | 23,161 |
| 2,519 | Undergraduate | 8,993 |
| 736 | Graduate | 14,168 |
| 833 | Online Enrollment | 1,123 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $44,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $93,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,478) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $11,748 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 124 Full-time 254 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,325 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| 448 Full-time 330 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $64,239 for Faculties $50,795 Part-time | Average Salary | $163,111 for Faculties $85,974 Part-time |