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Overview |
Otterbein University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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 Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,490 students)
Otterbein University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 32.8% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Randolph-Macon than Otterbein University ($44,930.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Randolph-Macon ($22,661 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 12.7% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($11,988 vs. $13,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 28% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($30,787 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 22 points higher than at Randolph-Macon (1098)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Randolph-Macon (25)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Randolph-Macon? 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-Macon and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Randolph Macon College (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,800)
- Randolph Macon College and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/