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Overview |
Otterbein University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Penn State Altoona?
- Otterbein University is 119.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Otterbein University than Penn State Altoona ($33,824.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Otterbein University ($20,621 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 8.3% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($11,988 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 151.3% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($24,060 vs. $9,574)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 127 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Otterbein University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $10,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/