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Mount Vernon, OH · Westerville, OH
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Otterbein University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,421/yr | $19,237/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,358/yr | $12,458/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,508/yr | $12,659/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,116/yr | $16,478/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,486/yr | $23,061/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,271/yr | $24,620/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,394/yr | $13,236/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,350/yr | $9,548/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,400/yr | $1,554/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,854/yr | $3,262/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $49,858/yr | $48,321/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,158/yr | $35,548/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $37,158/yr | $35,548/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 31% |
| Students taking federal loans | 50% | 53% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 84% | 85% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1046–1315 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1131 | 1220 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–25 | 22–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–25 · Math 18–25 | English 21–28 · Math 21–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,134 | 3,498 |
| Students accepted | 956 | 2,914 |
| Students who enrolled | 272 | 519 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 28% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 12% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 73% | 33% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 68% | 68% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,555/yr | $53,313/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,952–$71,693 | $36,344–$77,271 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 67% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 69% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 67% | 53% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 72% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $43,046/yr | $44,539/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 73% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 56% | 57% |
| Pell students who graduate | 64% | 61% |
| First-gen students who finish | 37% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 29% | 41% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 19% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $46,275/yr | $50,652/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Education 16% · Health Professions 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Health Professions 15% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 16% of degrees | Health Professions — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Health and Medical Administrative Services — $91,189/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $109,981/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,358 | 2,157 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 312 | 121 |
| Average professor pay | $5,687/mo | $8,630/mo |
| Full-time professors | 96% | 45% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $55,970 | $75,003 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Westerville, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1968 | 1846 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Men | 41% | 40% |
| Women | 59% | 60% |
| White students | 79% | 69% |
| Black students | 1.9% | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Asian students | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Other / not reported | 11% | 3.4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 38% | 26% |
| Part-time students | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 16% | 3.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,665/yr | $11,946/yr |
| Endowment | $29.9M | $127.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,076 | 1,295 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,044/yr | $6,574/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,952/yr | $6,394/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 406 | 522 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.0M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.3M | $3.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.3M | $4.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $57,941 | $46,617 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.