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Overview |
Otterbein University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Otterbein University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| 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 Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 273 students)
Otterbein University vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Ohio Valley University?
- Otterbein University is 51% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Otterbein University than Ohio Valley University ($33,824.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 30.4% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($9,190 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($24,060 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or Otterbein University .
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Otterbein University vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Ohio Valley 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 Ohio Valley University and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Ohio Valley University (62% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/