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Overview |
Otterbein University | PC | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Otterbein University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,199 students)
Otterbein University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at PC than Otterbein University ($38,990.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Otterbein University ($21,571 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 6.1% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,300 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 42.9% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($34,379 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 38 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at PC (3.6)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than PC (59.4%)
Otterbein University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or PC? 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 PC and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Otterbein University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $44,800)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/