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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Ohio State Old Dominion ONU Capital University VCU Mason Randolph-Macon JCU| Otterbein University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Otterbein University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Longwood University?
- Otterbein University is 286.4% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at Otterbein University than Longwood University ($33,824.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Otterbein University ($21,772 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 19.4% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,988 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 132.9% larger than aid received Longwood University ($24,060 vs. $10,332)
Otterbein University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 135 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Longwood University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/