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Overview |
HPU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
HPU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
HPU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 12% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 2,458 students)
HPU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Otterbein University?
- High Point University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at HPU than Otterbein University ($36,636.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than HPU ($22,661 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 37.8% lower than costs at High Point University ($11,988 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 27.1% larger than aid received High Point University ($24,060 vs. $18,930)
HPU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or HPU .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 7 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming HPU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than HPU (78.9%)
HPU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $2,800 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/