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Overview |
EC | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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 |
EC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
EC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
EC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Otterbein University?
- Elmira College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at EC than Otterbein University ($35,270.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than EC ($22,661 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 11.7% lower than costs at Elmira College ($11,988 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 12.6% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($27,091 vs. $24,060)
EC vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or EC .
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
EC vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Elmira College (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and EC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and EC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/