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Overview |
Otterbein University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 363 students)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Otterbein University is 144.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at Otterbein University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($33,824.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Otterbein University ($19,505 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 2.2% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($11,988 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 134.3% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($24,060 vs. $10,269)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 177 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $10,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny 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/