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Overview |
Otterbein University | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1060/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Otterbein University | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Viterbo | ||
| 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 Viterbo based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 2,456 students)
Otterbein University vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Viterbo?
- Otterbein University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Otterbein University than Viterbo University ($33,824.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Viterbo ($22,661 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 16.8% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,260 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 17% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($24,060 vs. $20,567)
Otterbein University vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 30 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Otterbein University vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Viterbo University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $500 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo University and Otterbein University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/