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Overview |
Thomas More | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas More | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 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 |
Thomas More | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
Thomas More | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or Otterbein University?
- Thomas More University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Thomas More than Otterbein University ($34,060.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than Otterbein University ($21,962 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 19.7% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,014 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Thomas More University ($24,060 vs. $23,834)
Thomas More vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 104 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Thomas More vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More 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 Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Thomas More University (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Thomas More graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Thomas More graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/