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Overview |
WSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
WSU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 2,357 students)
WSU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 175.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Otterbein University than Wayne State University ($34,424.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Otterbein University ($16,021 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 10.3% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,762 vs. $12,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 135.1% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($25,535 vs. $10,862)
WSU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 50 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than WSU (82%)
WSU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Wayne State University (62% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,800)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/