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Overview |
Georgetown College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1035/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Otterbein University?
- Georgetown College is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Georgetown College than Otterbein University ($40,610.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Otterbein University ($15,152 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 6.9% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,210 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 67.5% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($40,308 vs. $24,060)
Georgetown College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 75 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Georgetown College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Georgetown College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Georgetown College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/