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Overview |
UC | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
UC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
UC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
UC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UC | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 2,458 students)
UC vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 194.2% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Otterbein University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($33,824.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Otterbein University ($20,149 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 7.2% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,988 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 175.5% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($24,060 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 45 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
UC vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $800 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,800)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/