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Bourbonnais, IL · Chicago, IL
| Olivet Nazarene University | Roosevelt University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,729/yr | $20,194/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,232/yr | $18,018/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $22,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,056/yr | $18,280/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,019/yr | $20,266/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,218/yr | $24,944/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,580/yr | $27,157/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $233/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,090/yr | $16,065/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,680/yr | $10,768/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $850/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,845/yr | $6,410/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $51,981/yr | $35,332/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,900/yr | $21,315/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $38,900/yr | $21,315/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 38% | 51% |
| Students taking federal loans | 63% | 54% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 56% | 97% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 950–1220 | 895–1175 |
| SAT average | 1117 | 1011 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–26 | 18–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–26 · Math 18–26 | English 17–26 · Math 16–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,426 | 5,987 |
| Students accepted | 2,961 | 5,644 |
| Students who enrolled | 649 | 600 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 34% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 16% | 3% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 61% | 35% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | 62% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,213/yr | $48,712/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $34,206–$80,621 | $27,597–$71,216 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 50% |
| White students graduating | 67% | 49% |
| Black students graduating | 25% | 18% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 51% | 36% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,278/yr | $42,896/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 69% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 53% | 36% |
| Pell students who graduate | 53% | 32% |
| First-gen students who finish | 54% | 40% |
| Low-income students who finish | 48% | 33% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 33% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,428/yr | $47,124/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Education 15% · Health Professions 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Visual & Performing Arts 18% · Health Professions 14% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 15% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Education — 13% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $102,373/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $100,024/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,603 | 2,849 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 628 | 1,413 |
| Average professor pay | $7,582/mo | $8,563/mo |
| Full-time professors | 46% | 31% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $66,010 | $33,434 |
| Setting | Suburb (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Bourbonnais, IL | Chicago, IL |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1907 | 1945 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Men | 46% | 37% |
| Women | 54% | 63% |
| White students | 59% | 27% |
| Black students | 8.1% | 22% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 13% | 35% |
| Asian students | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 12% | 2.9% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 28% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 3.3% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.1% | 21% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,761/yr | $10,228/yr |
| Endowment | $68.6M | $152.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,690 | 855 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $8,000/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,050/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 654 | 397 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.0M | $3.9M |
| Athletics budget | $8.9M | $11.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.5M | $11.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $36,936 | $24,883 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.