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Overview |
Otterbein University | SU | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Otterbein University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or SU?
- Otterbein University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Otterbein University than Shenandoah University ($33,824.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than SU ($22,661 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 6.7% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,230 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($24,060 vs. $23,467)
Otterbein University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 115 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than SU (80.4%)
Otterbein University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or SU? 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 SU and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Shenandoah University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/