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Overview |
Anderson University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
Anderson University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Anderson University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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 Anderson University based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Otterbein University than Anderson University ($33,824.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Otterbein University ($21,459 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 5% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,420 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($26,629 vs. $24,060)
Anderson University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 70 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Otterbein University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,400)
- Otterbein University and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/