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Overview |
Otterbein University | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 718 students)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Penn State York?
- Otterbein University is 131.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Otterbein University than Penn State York ($33,824.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Otterbein University ($18,910 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 York ($11,988 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Penn State York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 185.1% larger than aid received Penn State York ($24,060 vs. $8,440)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 70 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Penn State York? 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 York and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Penn State York (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $10,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York 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 York 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/