WalletHub names ONU a 2024 Top Ten Illinois College | ONU

On October 16, WalletHub released its most recent College & University Rankings, placing Olivet Nazarene University among the Top Ten Colleges in Illinois. This recognition underscores Olivet's commitment to delivering high-quality education while keeping costs manageable, making it a standout in the list of WalletHub Best Colleges.

WalletHub's Comprehensive Evaluation

WalletHub, known for consumer financial tools like free credit scores, WalletFitness, and credit monitoring, compared over 800 institutions for its 2024 rankings. The report's focus was to identify "top-performing schools at the lowest possible costs to undergraduates," according to the organization's methodology. Key factors included student selectivity, cost and financing, career outcomes, and post-graduation metrics. WalletHub also analyzed student loan default rates and the value students can expect after completing their studies.

"We're always pleased when a third party recognizes the extensive work Olivet Nazarene University is doing to make college more affordable for students and families," said Susan Wolff, Executive Director of University Relations and administrative lead for Olivet's Affordability Council. "College affordability without success after graduation would be an incomplete story. In establishing this ranking, WalletHub considered ONU's student-to-faculty ratios and competitive scholarship and aid packages, but also the median salaries of our students after they are engaged in the workforce."

Strong Recognition and Continued Success

This ranking from WalletHub comes after Olivet was named a Four-Star University by Money Magazine and listed as a Best College and Top Ten Best Value by U.S. News Best Colleges. These honors reflect Olivet's consistent efforts to provide both affordability and strong career outcomes for its graduates.

Olivet Nazarene University shares its spot in the WalletHub Illinois Top Ten with esteemed neighbors like Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois.

For a complete overview of Olivet Nazarene University's affordability initiatives, click here.