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Overview |
Coe College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Coe College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Coe College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,278 students)
Coe College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Otterbein University?
- Coe College is 51.7% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at Coe College than Otterbein University ($52,226.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Otterbein University ($20,940 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 14.4% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,336 vs. $12,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 71.4% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($43,772 vs. $25,535)
Coe College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 6 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Coe College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Coe College (70.7%)
Coe College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Otterbein University (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University students graduate with a $1,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,105)
- Otterbein University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($279 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/