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Overview |
Calvin University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,364 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,950 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,374 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,189 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,719 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 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 |
Calvin University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Calvin University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | 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
- Calvin University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (3,364 students vs. 2,357 students)
Calvin University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Otterbein University?
- Calvin University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Calvin University than Otterbein University ($38,370.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Calvin University ($22,242 vs. $26,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 8.5% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,950 vs. $12,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($27,189 vs. $25,535)
Calvin University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 82 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Calvin University (71.3%)
Calvin University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University 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 Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Otterbein University (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Calvin University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,800)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/