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Randolph-Macon Ohio State ONU Capital University JMU SU CNU Hollins College JCU Liberty University Kent State Miami| Otterbein University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Otterbein University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Roanoke 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,826 students)
Otterbein University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Roanoke College?
- Otterbein University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Otterbein University than Roanoke College ($33,824.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Roanoke College ($22,661 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 28.2% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,988 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 50.4% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($36,176 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 28 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Otterbein University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Otterbein University (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,800)
- Roanoke College and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/