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Overview |
Cedarville University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 |
Cedarville University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,458 students)
Cedarville University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Otterbein University?
- Cedarville University is 2% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Cedarville University than Otterbein University ($34,498.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Cedarville University ($22,661 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 42.7% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($8,400 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($24,060 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 49 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Otterbein University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,800)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/