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Overview |
Otterbein University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Tennessee Tech?
- Otterbein University is 297% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at Otterbein University than Tennessee Technological University ($33,824.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Otterbein University ($15,188 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 14.1% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,502 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 184% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($24,060 vs. $8,471)
Otterbein University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 18 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Otterbein University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/