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Overview |
Hartwick College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartwick.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartwick College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,762 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,762 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,647 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,818 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,578 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hartwick College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,939 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.7% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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 |
Hartwick College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartwick College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hartwick College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
Hartwick College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Hartwick College | 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 Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,113 students)
Hartwick College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartwick College or Otterbein University?
- Hartwick College is 50.4% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($51,762.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Hartwick College than Otterbein University ($51,762.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Hartwick College ($22,242 vs. $26,818)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 12.9% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($12,968 vs. $14,647)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 55% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($39,578 vs. $25,535)
Hartwick College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hartwick College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Hartwick College .
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Hartwick College (3.36)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Hartwick College (68.7%)
Hartwick College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartwick College 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 Hartwick College.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Hartwick College (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Hartwick College earn on average $300 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Hartwick College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Hartwick College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/