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Overview |
Otterbein University | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,458 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,824 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,824 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,661 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,060 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,762 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,148 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 830/1160 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Otterbein University | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein University | Youngstown 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 2,458 students)
Otterbein University vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Youngstown State?
- Otterbein University is 224.9% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.1% higher at Otterbein University than Youngstown State University ($33,824.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Otterbein University ($11,900 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 19.7% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,016 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 215.3% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($24,060 vs. $7,631)
Otterbein University vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein University or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 139 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Otterbein University vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein University or Youngstown 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 Youngstown State and Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Youngstown State University (62% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,700)
- Youngstown State University and Otterbein University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/