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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida Ohio State| The University of Tampa | Otterbein University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UT | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1035/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UT | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
UT | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
UT | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UT | Otterbein University | ||
| 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 2,458 students)
UT vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Otterbein University than The University of Tampa ($33,824.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than UT ($22,661 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 1.4% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($11,988 vs. $12,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 71.4% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($24,060 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or UT .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 28 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UT (3.5)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT 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 UT.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than The University of Tampa (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $7,000 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,800)
- The University of Tampa students graduate with a $1,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,557 vs. $27,000)
- UT graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/