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Overview |
Valpo | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Valpo | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,458 students)
Valpo vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Otterbein University?
- Valparaiso University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Valpo than Otterbein University ($43,400.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Valpo ($22,661 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 9.9% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,988 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 44.2% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($34,706 vs. $24,060)
Valpo vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 39 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Valpo vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Otterbein University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/