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Overview |
Ashland College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 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 |
Ashland College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Ashland College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | 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
- Ashland University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 2,458 students)
Ashland College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 47.1% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at Otterbein University than Ashland University ($33,824.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Otterbein University ($20,342 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 4.8% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,440 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 31.5% larger than aid received Ashland University ($24,060 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 75 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College 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 Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Ashland University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/