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Overview |
JCU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1035/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
JCU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 12% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,458 students)
JCU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Otterbein University?
- John Carroll University is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at JCU than Otterbein University ($45,490.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than JCU ($22,661 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 10.1% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,988 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 26.4% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($30,415 vs. $24,060)
JCU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 7 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming JCU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.66) as students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Otterbein University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Otterbein University and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Otterbein University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,800)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/