Academic Comparison between USML and Olivet Nazarene

University of Saint Mary of the Lake and Olivet Nazarene University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Both Schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) and located in Illinois

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

Both schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Olivet Nazarene has more expensive tuition & fees ($38,900) than USML ($35,298).
Olivet Nazarene has more students with 3,339 students while USML has 200 students.
Olivet Nazarene has more full-time faculties with 111 faculties while USML has 11 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

University of Saint Mary of the Lake	vs.	Olivet Nazarene University
Mundelein, Illinois	Location	Bourbonnais, Illinois
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$35,298	2025 Tuition & Fees	$38,900
-	% Receiving Financial Aid	98%
-	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$29,047

-	Acceptance Rates	55.86 %
-	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	24.46 %
-	SAT Score	1,100
-	ACT Score	23
-	Graduation Rate	61 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
-	Retention Rate	71 %
200	Student Population	3,339
11	Number of Faculties	111
-	Students to Faculty Ratio	15 to 1
-	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services