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Overview |
GVSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
GVSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 2,458 students)
GVSU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 142.4% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at Otterbein University than Grand Valley State University ($33,824.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Otterbein University ($17,105 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 18.2% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,140 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 173.1% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($24,060 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 30 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
GVSU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Otterbein University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $200 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU 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 GVSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/