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Overview |
Elon | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Elon | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Elon | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,458 students)
Elon vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Otterbein University?
- Elon University is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Elon than Otterbein University ($41,734.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Elon ($22,661 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 15.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($11,988 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 73.3% larger than aid received Elon University ($24,060 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 91 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Otterbein University (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,800)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon 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/