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Overview |
Otterbein University | JMU | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Otterbein University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or JMU?
- Otterbein University is 340.2% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Otterbein University than James Madison University ($33,824.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Otterbein University ($18,274 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 0.4% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,988 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 138.7% larger than aid received James Madison University ($24,060 vs. $10,081)
Otterbein University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 14 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than JMU (78.3%)
Otterbein University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or JMU? 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 JMU and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Otterbein University (81% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $44,800)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/