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Overview |
Otterbein University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Otterbein University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Arcadia than Otterbein University ($46,430.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Arcadia ($22,661 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 14.4% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($11,988 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 28.6% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($30,934 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 16 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Otterbein University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is the same as at Arcadia University (62% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,800)
- Arcadia University and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/