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Overview |
Otterbein University | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Wofford College | ||
| 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,823 students)
Otterbein University vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 47.1% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at Wofford College than Otterbein University ($49,760.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Wofford College ($22,661 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 24.5% lower than costs at Wofford College ($11,988 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 49.6% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($36,005 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 50 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Otterbein University vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Otterbein University (79% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $44,800)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/