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Overview |
Otterbein University | Ship | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Otterbein University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Ship?
- Otterbein University is 253.4% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.6% higher at Otterbein University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($33,824.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Otterbein University ($21,462 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 3.9% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,538 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 216.9% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($24,060 vs. $7,593)
Otterbein University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 141 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Ship? 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 Ship and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,400 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,800)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/