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Overview |
Otterbein University | EMU | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Otterbein University | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Otterbein University | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,334 students)
Otterbein University vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 20% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at EMU than Otterbein University ($40,590.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than EMU ($22,661 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 2.1% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($11,988 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($30,460 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 111 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or EMU? 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 EMU and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Otterbein University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $900 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/