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Overview |
Otterbein University | SNC | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,882 students)
Otterbein University vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at SNC than Otterbein University ($42,304.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than SNC ($22,661 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 1.8% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,988 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 19% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($28,627 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 5 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SNC (3.57)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than SNC (83.6%)
Otterbein University vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or SNC? 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 SNC and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Otterbein University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $44,800)
- Saint Norbert College and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Norbert College and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/