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Overview |
Otterbein University | WLC | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Otterbein University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,086 students)
Otterbein University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or WLC?
- Otterbein University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Otterbein University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($33,824.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than WLC ($22,661 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 5.3% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,380 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 4% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($24,060 vs. $23,128)
Otterbein University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 19 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or WLC? 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 WLC and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Otterbein University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $1,800 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/