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Overview |
Otterbein University | SPU | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2024 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Otterbein University | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | SPU | ||
| 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
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (3,118 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or SPU?
- Seattle Pacific University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($36,504.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at SPU than Otterbein University ($36,504.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than SPU ($22,661 vs. $26,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 20.2% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($11,988 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($25,359 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 25 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming SPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or SPU? 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 SPU and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Otterbein University (74% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,800)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/