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Overview |
UNCSA | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
UNCSA | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 420.6% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Otterbein University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($33,824.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Otterbein University ($11,251 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 7.6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($11,988 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 121.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($24,060 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 12 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $5,700 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,100)
- Otterbein University and UNCSA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and UNCSA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/