- Both Otterbein University and Denison University (DU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Ohio.
- DU has more expensive tuition of $64,000 than Otterbein University ($34,899).
- DU has tighter acceptance rate of 37.24% than Otterbein University (76.40%).
- DU has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than Otterbein University (1,130).
- Otterbein University is larger with 2,458 students than DU (2,416 students).
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| #34 in Ohio | Rankings | #60 in Liberal Arts Colleges #20 in Ohio |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Westerville, OH | Location | Granville, OH |
| Known as | DU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,899 | Undergraduate | $64,000 |
| $14,628 | Graduate | |
| $22,024 | Financial Aid | $35,067 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | |
| 76.40% | Acceptance Rate | 37.24% |
| 25.47% | Yield | 21.97% |
| 1,130 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,458 | Total Students | 2,416 |
| 2,173 | Undergraduate | 2,416 |
| 285 | Graduate | 0 |
| 51 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $46,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,266) $6,444 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,387) $8,000 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,844 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,770 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 151 Full-time 155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 247 Full-time 21 Part-time |
| 380 Full-time 212 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 745 Full-time 79 Part-time |
| $73,726 for Faculties $59,635 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,623 for Faculties $67,638 Part-time |