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Overview |
Otterbein University | Wright State | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Wright State?
- Otterbein University is 212.8% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Otterbein University than Wright State University Main Campus ($33,824.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Otterbein University ($15,650 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 12.2% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,686 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 171.3% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($24,060 vs. $8,867)
Otterbein University vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 86 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Otterbein University vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/