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Overview |
UB | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,099 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #103 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalo.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,212 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,524 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,521 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,939 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 20,948 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1380 | 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 |
UB | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
UB | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UB | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 2,458 students)
UB vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 378.4% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Otterbein University than University at Buffalo ($33,824.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Otterbein University ($18,524 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 35.2% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($11,988 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 182.4% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($24,060 vs. $8,521)
UB vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or UB .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 53 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than UB (67.7%)
UB vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Otterbein University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $13,600 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $44,800)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/