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Overview |
Asbury University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Asbury University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Otterbein University than Asbury University ($33,824.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Otterbein University ($21,506 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 38.8% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($8,636 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($24,888 vs. $24,060)
Asbury University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 19 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Otterbein University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/