Calumet College of Saint Joseph (CCSJ) vs Olivet Nazarene University

Calumet College of Saint Joseph and Olivet Nazarene University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Calumet, a private Catholic college, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Olivet, a private Christian university, offers a wider range of undergraduate programs and attracts a more diverse student population. While Calumet excels in nursing and business, Olivet shines in education and psychology. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, ensuring students are well-prepared for their careers. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Olivet Nazarene University
Overview
Location	Whiting, Indiana	Bourbonnais, Illinois
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	46.0%	78.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	60.6%
Application fees	$25	$25
SAT range	N/A	970 - 1200
ACT range	N/A	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		39.0%
Students submitting ACT score		26.0%
Total number of applicants		5,881
Total number of admissions given out		3,561
Admitted students who chose to enroll		661
Yield rate		18.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$29,920	$51,840
Average net price	$13,353	$20,431
Tuition	$19,900	$36,450
Room & board		$9,490
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $13,925	100.0% Average amount $28,396
Students receiving federal student loan	57.0% Average amount $4,682	78.0% Average amount $5,436
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $10,000	11.0% Average amount $12,187

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	523 Men 54.9% Women 45.1%	2,643 Men 42.6% Women 57.4%
Graduate students	115 Men 47.0% Women 53.0%	819 Men 23.0% Women 77.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.2%	1.3%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	46	2,479
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Law Enforcement and Firefighting Public Administration and Social Service Business Psychology Multidisciplinary Studies	Education Health Professions Business Theology Engineering
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	24.4%	63.8%
Dropout rate	64.7%	35.9%
Transferred out	10.9%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $102,040 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,531 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $45,454 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,917 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $88,786 Year 3: $102,622 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $94,037 Year 2: $91,004 Year 3: $102,214 Education, Other (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $72,457 Year 2: $78,971 Year 3: $85,075 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,282 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $73,820 Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $62,031 Year 2: $67,899 Year 3: $71,991 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,658 Year 2: $65,855 Year 3: $67,524 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,203 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $61,457 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,994 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $58,413 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,504 Year 2: $52,316 Year 3: $54,224 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,595 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $49,738

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