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Overview |
USC | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 48,945 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #34 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usc.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,468 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,468 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,436 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,808 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,262 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
USC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,062 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 8,304 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
USC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,375 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
USC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
USC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
USC | 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
- University of Southern California is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 2,458 students)
USC vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC or Otterbein University?
- University of Southern California is 87.6% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at USC than Otterbein University ($63,468.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than USC ($22,661 vs. $36,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 45.4% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($11,988 vs. $17,436)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than University of Southern California (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 88.1% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($45,262 vs. $24,060)
USC vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or USC .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 271 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming USC students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than USC (12%)
USC vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC 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 USC.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than Otterbein University (90% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $40,700 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $44,800)
- University of Southern California students graduate with a $4,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($22,375 vs. $27,000)
- USC graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More USC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/