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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Otterbein University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Otterbein University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Virginia Tech?
- Otterbein University is 179.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Otterbein University than Virginia Tech ($33,824.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Otterbein University ($19,301 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 5.8% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,988 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 214.6% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($24,060 vs. $7,649)
Otterbein University vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 90 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Otterbein University vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Otterbein University (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $20,200 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $44,800)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/