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Overview |
Otterbein University | Northland College | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Northland 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 518 students)
Otterbein University vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Northland College?
- Northland College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Northland College than Otterbein University ($39,719.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Northland College ($22,661 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 23.7% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($9,688 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 23.8% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($29,780 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 2 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Otterbein University vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Northland 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 Northland College and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Northland College (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/