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Overview |
BSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
BSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 2,458 students)
BSU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 301% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Otterbein University than Ball State University ($33,824.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Otterbein University ($12,615 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 9.9% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,904 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 110.7% larger than aid received Ball State University ($24,060 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 50 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Ball State University (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $2,300 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/