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Overview |
Meredith | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Meredith | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,576 students)
Meredith vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Otterbein University?
- Meredith College is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Meredith than Otterbein University ($43,816.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Meredith ($22,242 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 0.4% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($12,920 vs. $12,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Meredith College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 25.7% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($32,095 vs. $25,535)
Meredith vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 84 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Meredith (74.7%)
Meredith vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Meredith College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/