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Overview |
Ohio University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Ohio University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 2,357 students)
Ohio University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 150.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at Otterbein University than Ohio University Main Campus ($34,424.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Otterbein University ($20,550 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 4.8% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,968 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 196.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($25,535 vs. $8,616)
Ohio University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 12 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Otterbein University (83.3%)
Ohio University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Otterbein University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $300 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/