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Overview |
Capitol College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Capitol College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Capitol College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Otterbein University than Capitol College ($33,824.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Capitol College ($22,661 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 6.9% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,988 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 67.9% larger than aid received Capitol College ($24,060 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 97 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Capitol College (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $25,300 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $44,800)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/