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Overview |
Otterbein University | WVU | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or WVU?
- Otterbein University is 261.4% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Otterbein University than West Virginia University ($33,824.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Otterbein University ($12,202 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 3.2% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,618 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 105.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($24,060 vs. $11,685)
Otterbein University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 42 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or WVU? 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 WVU and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than West Virginia University (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,800)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/