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Overview |
Denison | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Denison | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Otterbein University?
- Denison University is 77.4% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at Denison than Otterbein University ($60,000.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Denison ($22,661 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 20.1% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,988 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 51.7% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($36,497 vs. $24,060)
Denison vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Otterbein University (79% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,800)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/