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Overview |
Otterbein University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1010/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 50.4% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Pacific than Otterbein University ($50,884.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Pacific ($22,661 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 20.2% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,988 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 38.6% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($33,340 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 30 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Pacific University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/