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Overview |
WMU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
WMU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
WMU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WMU | 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,458 students)
WMU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 132.9% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at Otterbein University than Western Michigan University ($33,824.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Otterbein University ($20,030 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 8% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,102 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 253.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($24,060 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 90 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
WMU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Western Michigan University (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,800)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/