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Overview |
USJ | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 |
USJ | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
USJ | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Otterbein University | ||
| 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Otterbein University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at USJ than Otterbein University ($42,050.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than USJ ($22,661 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 10.4% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($11,988 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 17.7% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($28,311 vs. $24,060)
USJ vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 188 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at USJ (3.46)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $6,400 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and USJ 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 USJ students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/