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Overview |
Northwestern College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 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 |
Northwestern College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,651 students)
Northwestern College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Otterbein University?
- Northwestern College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Northwestern College than Otterbein University ($34,000.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Northwestern College ($22,661 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 17.5% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,200 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($24,060 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 21 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Northwestern College (3.57)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Northwestern College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College 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 Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Otterbein University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $1,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,092 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/