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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Otterbein University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Miami | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Miami | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 2,458 students)
Miami vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 135.8% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Miami than Otterbein University ($35,371.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Miami ($22,661 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 32% lower than costs at Miami University ($11,988 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Miami University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 63.1% larger than aid received Miami University ($24,060 vs. $14,752)
Miami vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 139 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Miami vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Otterbein University (81% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,800)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/