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Overview |
Oakland | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 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 |
Oakland | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Oakland | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | 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
- Oakland University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 2,458 students)
Oakland vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 133.7% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Otterbein University than Oakland University ($33,824.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Otterbein University ($15,161 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 7.1% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,192 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 146.6% larger than aid received Oakland University ($24,060 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 50 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Oakland vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Oakland University (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,800)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/