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Overview |
Otterbein University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Seton Hill 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,988 students)
Otterbein University vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Seton Hill University than Otterbein University ($39,674.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Seton Hill University ($22,661 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 11.4% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,988 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($28,325 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Otterbein University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Otterbein University vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Seton Hill University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University 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 Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/