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Overview |
Andrews University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 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 |
Andrews University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Andrews University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Andrews University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 2,458 students)
Andrews University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Otterbein University than Andrews University ($33,824.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Andrews University ($22,661 vs. $24,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 26.5% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($9,474 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Andrews University ($24,060 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 29 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Andrews University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews 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 Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Andrews University is higher than Otterbein University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,700)
- Otterbein University and Andrews University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Andrews 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 Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/