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Overview |
Dort | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 |
Dort | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dort | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Dort | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Dort | 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 Dort based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Otterbein University?
- Dordt College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Dort than Otterbein University ($34,000.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Dort ($22,661 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 9.1% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,990 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Dordt College ($24,060 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 39 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Dort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Dort (3.65)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Dort vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort 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 Dort.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Dordt College (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/