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Overview |
Otterbein University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,967 students)
Otterbein University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 68.7% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at Wooster than Otterbein University ($57,050.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Wooster ($22,661 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 12.6% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($11,988 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 75.9% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($42,315 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 117 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Otterbein University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Otterbein University (75% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $6,400 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,800)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/