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Overview |
Otterbein University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,357 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,424 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,424 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,968 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,242 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,535 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,498 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 2,914 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Otterbein University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 218 students)
Otterbein University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Otterbein University is 111.4% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.4% higher at Otterbein University than Appalachian Bible College ($34,424.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Otterbein University ($18,749 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 41.6% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($9,160 vs. $12,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 137.9% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($25,535 vs. $10,734)
Otterbein University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 108 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Otterbein University (83.3%)
Otterbein University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (62% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College 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/