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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,820 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,820 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,820 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,588 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,222 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,229 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,838 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1255 | 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 |
Mount Saint Mary College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 10% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | 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 Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 2,246 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or Otterbein University?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Otterbein University ($39,820.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Mount Saint Mary College ($22,242 vs. $24,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 45.1% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($12,968 vs. $18,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 6.6% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($27,222 vs. $25,535)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 138 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Mount Saint Mary College (82.5%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College 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 Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,800)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College 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 Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/