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Overview |
Huntington University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Huntington, IN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntington.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntington University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,914 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,914 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,066 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,686 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Huntington University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,098 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 851 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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 |
Huntington University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntington University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Huntington University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Huntington University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Huntington University | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Huntington University based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,472 students)
Huntington University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntington University or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Huntington University for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $27,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Otterbein University than Huntington University ($33,824.00 vs. $27,914.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Huntington University than Otterbein University ($20,066 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntington University are 26.2% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($9,500 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Huntington University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Huntington University ($24,060 vs. $19,686)
Huntington University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntington University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Huntington University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 91 points higher than at Huntington University (1029)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Huntington University (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Huntington University (3.6)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Huntington University (77.5%)
Huntington University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntington 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 Huntington University.
- The graduation rate at Huntington University is the same as at Otterbein University (62% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Huntington University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,600)
- Otterbein University and Huntington University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Huntington University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Huntington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/