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Overview |
Otterbein University | LVC | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Otterbein University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 2,080 students)
Otterbein University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at LVC than Otterbein University ($47,240.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than LVC ($22,661 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 10.3% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($11,988 vs. $13,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 46.5% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($35,245 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Otterbein University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than LVC (76.7%)
Otterbein University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or LVC? 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 LVC and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Otterbein University (73% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,800)
- Lebanon Valley College and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lebanon Valley College and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/