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Overview |
Otterbein University | VCU | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Otterbein University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or VCU?
- Otterbein University is 171.5% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Otterbein University than Virginia Commonwealth University ($33,824.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Otterbein University ($21,294 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 2.4% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,988 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 91.2% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($24,060 vs. $12,583)
Otterbein University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 23 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or VCU? 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 VCU and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,800)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/