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Overview |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,688 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nebrwesleyan.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,898 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,898 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,374 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,201 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,523 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,931 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,688 students)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Otterbein University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 15% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Otterbein University ($38,898.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($22,661 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 5.4% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,374 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($26,523 vs. $24,060)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Nebraska Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 1 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska Wesleyan 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Otterbein University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,800)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/