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Overview |
BGSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
BGSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BGSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
BGSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
BGSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 2,458 students)
BGSU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 200.1% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Otterbein University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($33,824.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Otterbein University ($20,485 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 5% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,988 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 170.4% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($24,060 vs. $8,898)
BGSU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 108 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at BGSU (3.6)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than BGSU (78.7%)
BGSU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU 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 BGSU.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $1,200 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,600)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU 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 BGSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/