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ISU Bradley Ohio State Illinois Wooster Loyola ONU DePauw Capital University Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College| Illinois Wesleyan University | Otterbein University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 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 |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
IWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,576 students)
IWU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Otterbein University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 61.2% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at IWU than Otterbein University ($55,500.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than IWU ($22,242 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 0.3% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($12,930 vs. $12,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 44.9% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($36,999 vs. $25,535)
IWU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 129 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Otterbein University (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/