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Overview |
IU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
IU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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 |
IU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
IU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
IU | 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
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 2,458 students)
IU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 237.8% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at IU than Otterbein University ($37,685.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Otterbein University ($16,234 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 2% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($11,988 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 132.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($24,060 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 79 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming IU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than IU (82.4%)
IU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Otterbein University (72% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $11,400 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,800)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/