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Overview |
CMU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,399 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #802 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,740 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,740 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,178 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,638 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,102 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 16,474 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 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 |
CMU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
CMU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CMU | 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (14,399 students vs. 2,357 students)
CMU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 150.5% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.5% higher at Otterbein University than Central Michigan University ($34,424.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Otterbein University ($15,826 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 6.5% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($12,178 vs. $12,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 140% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($25,535 vs. $10,638)
CMU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 71 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at CMU (3.47)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Otterbein University (83.3%)
CMU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Central Michigan University (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $300 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,500)
- Otterbein University and CMU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and CMU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/