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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Otterbein University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 |
Ohio State | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Ohio State | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 2,458 students)
Ohio State vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 193.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Ohio State than Otterbein University ($35,762.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Otterbein University ($19,582 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 16.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($11,988 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 118.9% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($24,060 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 175 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Otterbein University (80% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,800)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/