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Overview |
Brescia University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Brescia University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 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 |
Brescia University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
Brescia University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Brescia 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Otterbein University than Brescia University ($33,824.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Otterbein University ($16,127 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 13.7% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,540 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($24,180 vs. $24,060)
Brescia University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Brescia University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 117 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia 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 Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Brescia University (62% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,400)
- Otterbein University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Otterbein University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/