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Overview |
IU East | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 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 | 18/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
IU East | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,458 students)
IU East vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 365% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Otterbein University than Indiana University East ($33,824.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Otterbein University ($8,837 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 27.4% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($9,412 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 205.6% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($24,060 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 159 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Indiana University East (62% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $11,900 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/