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Overview |
Malone University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,205 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | malone.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Malone University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,800 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,800 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,362 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,616 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Malone University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,335 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,009 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 885/1236 | 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 |
Malone University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Malone University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,819 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Malone University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Malone University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Malone University | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Malone University based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,205 students)
Malone University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Malone University or Otterbein University?
- Malone University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($34,800.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Malone University than Otterbein University ($34,800.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Malone University ($22,242 vs. $23,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 14.9% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,290 vs. $12,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Malone University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Malone University ($25,535 vs. $24,616)
Malone University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Malone University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Malone University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 91 points higher than at Malone University (1029)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Malone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Malone University (3.49)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Malone University (75.6%)
Malone University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Malone University 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 Malone University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Malone University (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Malone University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,800)
- Malone University students graduate with a $2,181 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($24,819 vs. $27,000)
- Malone University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Malone University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/