by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Olivet Nazarene worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Olivet Nazarene is ranked #1,985 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Illinois, it ranks #85 of 112 for value.
These Olivet Nazarene majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | #25 of 33 |
| General Engineering | #33 of 66 |
| Engineering | #36 of 70 |
| Zoology | #38 of 52 |
| Biology | #38 of 52 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | #58 of 74 |
| Teacher Education | #58 of 74 |
| Spanish Education | #87 of 124 |
| Science Education | #117 of 156 |
| Communication & Media Studies | #145 of 211 |
Read the full Olivet Nazarene value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Olivet Nazarene University is ranked #33 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #85 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Olivet Nazarene financial aid page to be sure.
Olivet Nazarene University is ranked #1,985 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Olivet Nazarene University provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Olivet Nazarene costs about $21,043. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $84,171 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $52,098 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $20,729 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,043 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $84,171 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Olivet Nazarene net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Olivet Nazarene degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $208,392 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,171 | #1,985 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,916 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $208,392 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,171 | #85 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,916 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Olivet Nazarene shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,617 |
| $30K–$48K | $17,148 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,653 |
| $75K–$110K | $23,922 |
| Over $110K | $26,174 |
About 99% of Olivet Nazarene undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,047 per year. Get more details on the Olivet Nazarene financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Olivet Nazarene net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.