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Overview |
Otterbein University | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,059 students)
Otterbein University vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Lycoming College than Otterbein University ($44,544.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Otterbein University ($19,697 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 18.3% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,988 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 76.7% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($42,509 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 86 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Otterbein University vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Lycoming College? 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 Lycoming College and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Otterbein University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,800)
- Lycoming College and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lycoming College and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/