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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University Ohio State IIT| Illinois State University | Otterbein University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
ISU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 2,458 students)
ISU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 185.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at Otterbein University than Illinois State University ($33,824.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Otterbein University ($20,551 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 13.1% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,602 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 107.1% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($24,060 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 30 points higher than at ISU (1090)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ISU (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
ISU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Otterbein University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,800)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More ISU 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/