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Overview |
IUPUI | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
IUPUI | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 2,458 students)
IUPUI vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 277% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Otterbein University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($33,824.00 vs. $31,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Otterbein University ($11,462 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 6.5% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,252 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 97.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($24,060 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 106 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (62% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $3,800 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,800)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/