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Overview |
St. Kate's | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,976 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,976 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,976 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,012 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 |
St. Kate's | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
St. Kate's | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 2,458 students)
St. Kate's vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or Otterbein University?
- St Catherine University is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at St. Kate's than Otterbein University ($46,976.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Otterbein University ($19,976 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 21.1% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($9,900 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 53.8% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($37,012 vs. $24,060)
St. Kate's vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 88 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
St. Kate's vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than Otterbein University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Otterbein University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/