Otterbein University vs McKendree University

Otterbein University and McKendree University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Otterbein, nestled in Westerville, Ohio, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. McKendree, located in Lebanon, Illinois, maintains a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. While Otterbein excels in the liberal arts and sciences, McKendree emphasizes business and healthcare programs. Both universities offer competitive athletic programs, but Otterbein competes in NCAA Division III, while McKendree participates in NCAA Division II. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to discover more about these universities' unique offerings and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	McKendree University	Otterbein University
Overview
Location	Lebanon, Illinois	Westerville, Ohio
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	80.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	77.7%	82.9%
Application fees		$40
SAT range	N/A	1028 - 1233
ACT range	N/A	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		12.0%
Students submitting ACT score		65.0%
Total number of applicants	1,765	3,537
Total number of admissions given out	1,371	2,932
Admitted students who chose to enroll	268	570
Yield rate	19.5%	19.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$45,680	$49,638
Average net price	$25,492	$22,138
Tuition	$31,700	$33,224
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,470 Meal plan: $6,000	Room/dormitory: $6,318 Meal plan: $5,674
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $20,550	100.0% Average amount $23,065
Students receiving federal student loan	60.0% Average amount $6,155	94.0% Average amount $7,792
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $13,511	9.0% Average amount $13,529

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,443 Men 50.0% Women 50.0%	2,253 Men 40.2% Women 59.8%
Graduate students	515 Men 32.2% Women 67.8%	352 Men 29.8% Women 70.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	34.8%	13.3%
International students	4.6%	0.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,052	1,268
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois Missouri Texas California Florida	Ohio New York Michigan Florida Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Multidisciplinary Studies	Health Professions Business Education Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.6%	69.2%
Dropout rate	44.2%	9.2%
Transferred out	N/A	21.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $81,665 Year 2: $92,632 Year 3: $102,494 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,935 Year 2: $66,653 Year 3: $72,930 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,432 Year 2: $59,942 Year 3: $62,596 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,639 Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $50,683 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,436 Year 2: $41,844 Year 3: $50,156 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,274 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $48,497 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,907 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $47,266 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,345 Year 2: $39,153 Year 3: $46,291 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,175 Year 2: $42,012 Year 3: $45,812 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,780 Year 2: $45,500 Year 3: $45,492	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $102,659 Year 2: $111,017 Year 3: $112,239 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,815 Year 2: $59,858 Year 3: $61,251 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $60,614 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,332 Year 2: $41,342 Year 3: $50,181 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,872 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $43,144 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,792 Year 2: $44,170 Year 3: $42,185 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,912 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $37,500 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,416 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $37,480 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,439 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $37,205 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,081 Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: $34,506

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