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Overview |
Alma College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Alma College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alma 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Otterbein University?
- Alma College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Alma College than Otterbein University ($45,346.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Alma College ($22,661 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 5.3% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,988 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 44.4% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($34,736 vs. $24,060)
Alma College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 10 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Otterbein University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Alma College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Alma College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/