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Overview |
Otterbein University | SVU | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Otterbein University | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Otterbein University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,053 students)
Otterbein University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or SVU?
- Otterbein University is 79.4% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at Otterbein University than Southern Virginia University ($33,824.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than SVU ($22,661 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 31% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($9,150 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 193.8% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($24,060 vs. $8,188)
Otterbein University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 79 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or SVU? 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 SVU and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Southern Virginia University (62% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $4,200 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/