Quincy University vs. Otterbein University

Quincy University vs. Otterbein University comparison

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Overview	Quincy University	Otterbein University
Location	Quincy, IL	Westerville, OH
Setting	Remote Town	Large Suburban
Enrollment	1,280	2,357
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#630	#537
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	United Methodist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	quincy.edu	otterbein.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Otterbein University is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,280 students)

Quincy University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or Otterbein University?

• Quincy University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($35,740.00 vs. $34,424.00)
• Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Quincy University than Otterbein University ($35,740.00 vs. $34,424.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Otterbein University ($17,424 vs. $22,242)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 6.6% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($12,160 vs. $12,968)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Quincy University (100% vs. 99%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($27,802 vs. $25,535)

Quincy University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Quincy University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Quincy University .

• The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 110 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
• Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Quincy University (22)
• Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Quincy University (3.47)
• Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Quincy University (49.9%)

Quincy University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Quincy University or Otterbein University? 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 Otterbein University and Quincy University.

• The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Quincy University (62% vs. 50%)
• Graduates from Quincy University earn on average $700 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,800)
• Quincy University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
• Quincy University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
• More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quincy University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/