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Overview |
Otterbein University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 33.8% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Salve Regina University than Otterbein University ($45,250.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Salve Regina University ($22,661 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 37.6% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($11,988 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($26,787 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Otterbein University .
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Otterbein University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Otterbein University (73% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,800)
- Salve Regina University and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/