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Overview |
ASU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ASU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
ASU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ASU | 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 2,458 students)
ASU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 697.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at Otterbein University than Appalachian State University ($33,824.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Otterbein University ($13,084 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,582 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 223.3% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($24,060 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 37 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Otterbein University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $3,200 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/