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Overview |
Otterbein University | Mason | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Mason?
- Otterbein University is 245.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Mason than Otterbein University ($35,377.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Otterbein University ($18,479 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 9.4% lower than costs at George Mason University ($11,988 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 123.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($24,060 vs. $10,760)
Otterbein University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 33 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Mason? 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 Mason and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Otterbein University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,800)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason 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/