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Taylor University Ohio State IU Olivet Nazarene University ONU Capital University JCU Grace College and Theological Seminary Kent State IUPUI Miami Purdue| Indiana Wesleyan University | Otterbein University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,458 students)
IWU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Otterbein University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($33,824.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Otterbein University ($21,755 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 19.3% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,050 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 19.1% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($24,060 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 34 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
IWU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Otterbein University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,800)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/