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Overview |
Albion College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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 |
Albion College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Albion College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Otterbein University?
- Albion College is 60.9% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Albion College than Otterbein University ($54,410.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Otterbein University ($19,351 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 4% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,988 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 97% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($47,406 vs. $24,060)
Albion College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 16 points higher than at Albion College (1104)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Albion College (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College 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 Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Otterbein University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Otterbein University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/