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Overview |
Otterbein University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Carthage | ||
| 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
- Carthage College is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 2% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Carthage than Otterbein University ($34,500.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Carthage ($22,661 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 5.5% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,988 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 17.2% larger than aid received Carthage College ($24,060 vs. $20,535)
Otterbein University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 25 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Otterbein University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Carthage College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,800)
- Carthage College and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carthage College and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/