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Overview |
Otterbein University | MBBC | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Otterbein University | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Otterbein University | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | MBBC | ||
| 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 MBBC based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 965 students)
Otterbein University vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or MBBC?
- Otterbein University is 92.6% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at Otterbein University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($33,824.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than MBBC ($22,661 vs. $22,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 43.1% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($8,380 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 201.2% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($24,060 vs. $7,988)
Otterbein University vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Otterbein University .
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than MBBC (75.1%)
Otterbein University vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $9,400 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/