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Overview |
AQ | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AQ | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 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 |
AQ | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
AQ | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
AQ | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,295 students)
AQ vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Otterbein University?
- Aquinas College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at AQ than Otterbein University ($37,720.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Otterbein University ($19,890 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 18% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,994 vs. $12,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($29,042 vs. $25,535)
AQ vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 30 points higher than at AQ (1090)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at AQ (3.52)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than AQ (71.1%)
AQ vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Aquinas College (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $4,800 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/