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Overview |
SFC | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SFC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1035/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SFC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
SFC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
SFC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SFC | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 2,458 students)
SFC vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Otterbein University than St. Francis College ($33,824.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Otterbein University ($18,602 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 50.2% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($11,988 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 39.1% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($24,060 vs. $17,294)
SFC vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or SFC .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 211 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
SFC vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than St. Francis College (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,800)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/