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Overview |
Otterbein University | VMI | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,512 students)
Otterbein University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or VMI?
- Otterbein University is 245.8% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at VMI than Otterbein University ($39,590.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Otterbein University ($18,129 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 12.3% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,674 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 25.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($24,060 vs. $19,111)
Otterbein University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 19 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at VMI (3.65)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than VMI (71.1%)
Otterbein University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or VMI? 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 VMI and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Otterbein University (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $17,300 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $44,800)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/