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Overview |
Otterbein University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Lipscomb than Otterbein University ($34,304.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Lipscomb ($22,661 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 17.1% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($11,988 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($24,404 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 56 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Otterbein University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Otterbein University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,800)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/