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Overview |
Otterbein University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,299 students)
Otterbein University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Wittenberg University than Otterbein University ($42,260.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Wittenberg University ($22,661 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 6.3% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,280 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 35.6% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($32,632 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Otterbein University .
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Otterbein University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,800)
- Wittenberg University and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wittenberg University and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/