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Overview |
McKendree University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1035/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
McKendree University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
McKendree 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 McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Otterbein University than McKendree University ($33,824.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Otterbein University ($22,431 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 3.4% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,590 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($24,145 vs. $24,060)
McKendree University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 114 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree 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 McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than McKendree University (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/