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Overview |
Otterbein University | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Sharon, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,357 | 332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,424 | $13,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,424 | $22,876 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,968 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,242 | $14,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,535 | $11,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,498 | 209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,914 | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 44% | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 332 students)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State Shenango Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Penn State Shenango?
- Otterbein University is 153.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Otterbein University than Penn State Shenango ($34,424.00 vs. $22,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than Otterbein University ($14,895 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 3.7% lower than costs at Penn State Shenango ($12,968 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Penn State Shenango (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 127.8% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($25,535 vs. $11,211)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State Shenango Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Penn State Shenango? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Shenango or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 178 points higher than at Penn State Shenango (942)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Shenango (21)
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Otterbein University (83.3%)
Otterbein University vs. Penn State Shenango Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Penn State Shenango? 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 Shenango and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Penn State Shenango (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango earn on average $10,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Shenango students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango 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/