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Ohio State Wesley College ONU Capital University JCU Kent State Miami Wooster Baldwin-Wallace College Wittenberg University Marietta College Denison| Ohio Wesleyan University | Otterbein University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
OWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
OWU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Otterbein University?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at OWU than Otterbein University ($49,262.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than OWU ($22,661 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 14.7% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($11,988 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 52.8% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($36,757 vs. $24,060)
OWU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or OWU .
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU 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 OWU.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and OWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and OWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/