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Overview |
Otterbein University | BYUH | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $6,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $6,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $8,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $15,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $5,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 1,479 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 34.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 67.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1023/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $90 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | BYUH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or BYUH?
- Otterbein University is 441.2% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 441.2% higher at Otterbein University than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($33,824.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than Otterbein University ($15,835 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 35.8% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($8,828 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 335.6% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($24,060 vs. $5,523)
Otterbein University vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 22 points higher than at BYUH (1098)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BYUH (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at BYUH (3.47)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than BYUH (34.2%)
Otterbein University vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Hawaii earn on average $3,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $18,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($8,759 vs. $27,000)
- BYUH graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More BYUH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/