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Overview |
Otterbein University | Randolph | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,357 | 634 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,424 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,424 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,968 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,242 | $20,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,535 | $22,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,498 | 1,935 | ||
| Admitted | 2,914 | 1,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 634 students)
Otterbein University vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Randolph?
- Otterbein University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Otterbein University than Randolph College ($34,424.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than Otterbein University ($20,856 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 9.1% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,890 vs. $12,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Randolph College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Randolph College ($25,535 vs. $22,982)
Otterbein University vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 106 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Otterbein University (83.3%)
Otterbein University vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Otterbein University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,200)
- Randolph College and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph College and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/