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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | 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 Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Otterbein University?
- Warren Wilson College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Warren Wilson than Otterbein University ($37,500.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Warren Wilson ($22,661 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 0.5% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($11,988 vs. $12,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($26,012 vs. $24,060)
Warren Wilson vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is the same at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Warren Wilson vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Warren Wilson College (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/