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Overview |
C of I | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
C of I | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
C of I | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
C of I | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Otterbein University?
- The College of Idaho is 0% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at C of I than Otterbein University ($33,825.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than C of I ($22,661 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 10.8% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,820 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 0.8% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($24,060 vs. $23,878)
C of I vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or C of I .
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Otterbein University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $900 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $44,800)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $1,005 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,995 vs. $27,000)
- C of I graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/