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Overview |
UIC | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UIC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
UIC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 2,357 students)
UIC vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 208% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $11,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Otterbein University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($34,424.00 vs. $26,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Otterbein University ($11,499 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 12.6% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($12,968 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 65.6% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($25,535 vs. $15,421)
UIC vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 28 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than UIC (78.5%)
UIC vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $17,100 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,800)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/