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Overview |
Otterbein University | AMU | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Otterbein University | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Otterbein University | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,310 students)
Otterbein University vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or AMU?
- Otterbein University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Otterbein University than Ave Maria University ($33,824.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Otterbein University ($21,078 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 11.8% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,988 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($24,060 vs. $21,341)
Otterbein University vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 22 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than AMU (44.2%)
Otterbein University vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or AMU? 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 AMU and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Ave Maria University (62% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/