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Overview |
Otterbein University | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Franciscan?
- Otterbein University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Otterbein University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($33,824.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Franciscan ($22,661 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 27.7% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($9,390 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 43.4% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($24,060 vs. $16,779)
Otterbein University vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 45 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Otterbein University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/