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Overview |
Benedictine University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Benedictine University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 10% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 2,357 students)
Benedictine University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Otterbein University than Benedictine University ($34,424.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Benedictine University ($22,242 vs. $24,570)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 26.3% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,266 vs. $12,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($25,535 vs. $21,484)
Benedictine University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Benedictine University (77.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Benedictine University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $44,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/