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Overview |
Niagara University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Niagara University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Niagara 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
- Niagara University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,458 students)
Niagara University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Otterbein University?
- Niagara University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Niagara University than Otterbein University ($35,400.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Otterbein University ($18,165 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 5.9% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,988 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($29,898 vs. $24,060)
Niagara University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 83 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Niagara University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara 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 Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Otterbein University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/