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Overview |
Otterbein University | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Otterbein University | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Gannon University | ||
| 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Gannon University than Otterbein University ($35,620.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Otterbein University ($22,200 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 28.5% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,988 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($26,172 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 85 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Otterbein University vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Gannon University? 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 Gannon University and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Otterbein University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,800)
- Gannon University and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon 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 Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/