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Overview |
Otterbein University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Otterbein University is 119.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Otterbein University than Penn State Harrisburg ($33,824.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Otterbein University ($22,096 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 24.9% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($11,988 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 170.9% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($24,060 vs. $8,882)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 77 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Penn State Harrisburg and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Otterbein University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $10,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/