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Overview |
Otterbein University | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $36,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 975/1200 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Ursuline College | ||
| 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 Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 950 students)
Otterbein University vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Ursuline College than Otterbein University ($36,390.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than Otterbein University ($14,502 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 0.5% lower than costs at Ursuline College ($11,988 vs. $12,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Ursuline College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 33.2% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($32,059 vs. $24,060)
Otterbein University vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 113 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ursuline College (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ursuline College (3.46)
- Ursuline College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Ursuline College? 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 Ursuline College and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Ursuline College (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Otterbein University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursuline College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/