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Overview |
Howard | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Howard | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,458 students)
Howard vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Otterbein University than Howard University ($33,824.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Howard ($22,661 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 32.5% lower than costs at Howard University ($11,988 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 19.9% larger than aid received Howard University ($24,060 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 15 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have at the same average high school GPA (3.66) as students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Otterbein University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/