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Overview |
Otterbein University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,357 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,424 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,424 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,968 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,242 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,535 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,498 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 2,914 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,364 students)
Otterbein University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Emory and Henry College than Otterbein University ($34,500.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Otterbein University ($21,714 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 10.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,968 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 20.3% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($30,711 vs. $25,535)
Otterbein University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 140 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Otterbein University (83.3%)
Otterbein University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Emory and Henry College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,700)
- Emory and Henry College and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College 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 Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/