Oak Hills Christian College vs Olivet Nazarene University

Oak Hills Christian College and Olivet Nazarene University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Oak Hills, a smaller institution, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on undergraduate studies, while Olivet Nazarene, larger in size, provides a wider range of academic programs, including graduate degrees. With acceptance rates of 68% and 75% respectively, both colleges welcome a diverse student body, though Olivet Nazarene attracts a slightly larger population. While Oak Hills excels in the social sciences and Bible studies, Olivet Nazarene shines in nursing, business, and education. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with Oak Hills at 58% and Olivet Nazarene at 62%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Oak Hills Christian College	Olivet Nazarene University
Overview
Location	Bemidji, Minnesota	Bourbonnais, Illinois
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	33.0%	78.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	62.7%	60.6%
Application fees		$25
SAT range	880 - 1000	970 - 1200
ACT range	17 - 21	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	8.0%	39.0%
Students submitting ACT score	50.0%	26.0%
Total number of applicants	126	5,881
Total number of admissions given out	79	3,561
Admitted students who chose to enroll	26	661
Yield rate	32.9%	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	$30,650	$51,840
Average net price	$20,855	$20,431
Tuition	$17,034	$36,450
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,200 Meal plan: $4,110	$9,490
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $9,701	100.0% Average amount $28,396
Students receiving federal student loan	74.0% Average amount $5,607	78.0% Average amount $5,436
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $4,900	11.0% Average amount $12,187

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	94 Men 58.5% Women 41.5%	2,643 Men 42.6% Women 57.4%
Graduate students	N/A	819 Men 23.0% Women 77.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	1.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	126	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	Theology Psychology Health Professions Business Communication and Journalism	Education Health Professions Business Theology Engineering
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	27.8%	63.8%
Dropout rate	72.2%	35.9%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,615 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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