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Overview |
Kentucky | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Kentucky | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 2,357 students)
Kentucky vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 190.5% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Otterbein University than University of Kentucky ($34,424.00 vs. $32,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Otterbein University ($19,838 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 17.5% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,968 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 96.1% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($25,535 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 23 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Kentucky students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Otterbein University (83.3%)
Kentucky vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than University of Kentucky (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $6,200 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,800)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/