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Overview |
Otterbein University | Cairn | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,357 | 1,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,424 | $31,881 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,424 | $31,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,968 | $12,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,242 | $27,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,535 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,498 | 505 | ||
| Admitted | 2,914 | 422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Cairn | ||
| 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,056 students)
Otterbein University vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Cairn?
- Otterbein University is 8% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $31,881.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Otterbein University than Cairn University ($34,424.00 vs. $31,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Cairn ($22,242 vs. $27,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 6% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($12,234 vs. $12,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Cairn University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 43% larger than aid received Cairn University ($25,535 vs. $17,852)
Otterbein University vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 144 points higher than at Cairn (976)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cairn (21)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than Otterbein University (83.3%)
Otterbein University vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Otterbein University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,000)
- Cairn University and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cairn University and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/