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Overview |
Otterbein University | Milligan | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,357 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,424 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,424 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,968 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,242 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,535 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,498 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 2,914 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,200 students)
Otterbein University vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Milligan than Otterbein University ($37,700.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Otterbein University ($21,463 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 62.1% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($8,000 vs. $12,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($28,521 vs. $25,535)
Otterbein University vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 8 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Milligan (70.3%)
Otterbein University vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Milligan? 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 Milligan and Otterbein University.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/