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Overview |
Otterbein University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Southern Adventist University?
- Otterbein University is 47.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Otterbein University than Southern Adventist University ($33,824.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Southern Adventist University ($22,661 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 43.9% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($8,330 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 71.9% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($24,060 vs. $14,000)
Otterbein University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Otterbein University .
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Otterbein University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Southern Adventist University (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $200 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/