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Overview |
Otterbein University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Xavier than Otterbein University ($44,770.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Xavier ($22,661 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 15.3% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,988 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 15.9% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($27,897 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 9 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Otterbein University (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $44,800)
- Xavier University and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier University and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/