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Campbell University Ohio State ONU Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University Capital University JCU BAC CSU Kent State Miami ASU| Gardner Webb University | Otterbein University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
GWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 2,458 students)
GWU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Otterbein University than Gardner Webb University ($33,824.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Otterbein University ($22,339 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 11.3% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,770 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($24,130 vs. $24,060)
GWU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 143 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU 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 (83.7%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Gardner Webb University (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $4,300 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/