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Overview |
Otterbein University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 2,231 students)
Otterbein University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 61% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at Susquahanna than Otterbein University ($54,440.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Susquahanna ($22,661 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 24.8% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,988 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 70% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($40,914 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Otterbein University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Otterbein University (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $44,800)
- Susquehanna University and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/