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Overview |
Louisville | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Louisville | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 Louisville is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 2,458 students)
Louisville vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 174.5% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Otterbein University than University of Louisville ($33,824.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Otterbein University ($19,327 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 12.4% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,668 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 97% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($24,060 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 39 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than University of Louisville (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $400 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,800)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/