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Overview |
Otterbein University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Tennessee?
- Otterbein University is 198.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Otterbein University than The University of Tennessee ($33,824.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Otterbein University ($21,880 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 1.4% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($11,988 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 127.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($24,060 vs. $10,593)
Otterbein University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 94 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.66) as students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Otterbein University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Otterbein University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $11,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $44,800)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/