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Overview |
VCM | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
VCM | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
VCM | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
VCM | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
VCM | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Otterbein University than VanderCook College of Music ($33,824.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Otterbein University ($12,436 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 59.8% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($7,500 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 15.9% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($27,884 vs. $24,060)
VCM vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or VCM .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 13 points higher than at VCM (1107)
- Incoming VCM students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
VCM vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM 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 VCM.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than VanderCook College of Music (62% vs. 45%)
- Otterbein University and VCM graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and VCM 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 VCM 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/