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Overview |
Judson University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
Judson University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Otterbein University than Judson University ($33,824.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Otterbein University ($19,268 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 5.9% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,320 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Judson University ($24,060 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 34 points higher than at Judson University (1086)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Judson University (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Judson University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates of Judson University and Otterbein University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,800 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/