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Overview |
Otterbein University | Chatham | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Chatham | ||
| 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 2,387 students)
Otterbein University vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Chatham than Otterbein University ($40,625.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Chatham ($22,661 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 6.1% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,988 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($27,330 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Otterbein University .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Otterbein University vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Chatham University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/