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Overview |
TU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
TU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
TU | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 2,357 students)
TU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 366.3% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Otterbein University than Towson University ($34,424.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Otterbein University ($15,064 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 20.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,968 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 120.8% larger than aid received Towson University ($25,535 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 39 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Otterbein University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,800)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/