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Westerville, OH · Tiffin, OH
| Otterbein University | Tiffin University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,237/yr | $26,500/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,458/yr | $24,278/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,659/yr | $22,255/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,478/yr | $24,974/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,061/yr | $29,205/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,620/yr | $29,977/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,236/yr | $12,298/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,548/yr | $12,650/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,554/yr | $3,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,262/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $48,321/yr | $48,004/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,548/yr | $34,790/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $35,548/yr | $34,790/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 31% |
| Students taking federal loans | 53% | 50% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 85% | 80% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 910–1110 |
| SAT average | 1220 | 986 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–28 | 15–21 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–28 · Math 21–27 | English 14–21 · Math 16–21 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,498 | 4,785 |
| Students accepted | 2,914 | 3,817 |
| Students who enrolled | 519 | 504 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 0% | 21% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 33% | 52% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| 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% | 40% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,313/yr | $35,942/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,344–$77,271 | $17,173–$53,905 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 68% | 50% |
| White students graduating | 70% | 42% |
| Black students graduating | 53% | 46% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 72% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 87% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,539/yr | $42,475/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 57% | 32% |
| Pell students who graduate | 61% | 38% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | 29% |
| Low-income students who finish | 41% | 18% |
| Students who transfer out | 19% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,652/yr | $31,360/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Health Professions 15% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 35% · Psychology 19% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 16% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 35% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 15% of degrees | Psychology — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 16% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $109,981/yr | Finance and Financial Management Services — $69,174/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 22% | 5.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,157 | 2,051 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 22 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 121 | 989 |
| Average professor pay | $8,630/mo | $7,387/mo |
| Full-time professors | 45% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $75,003 | $42,858 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Westerville, OH | Tiffin, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1846 | 1888 |
| 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: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Men | 40% | 50% |
| Women | 60% | 50% |
| White students | 69% | 53% |
| Black students | 13% | 16% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian students | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Other / not reported | 3.4% | 18% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 26% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 4.3% | 18% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.4% | 25% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,946/yr | $4,796/yr |
| Endowment | $127.7M | $22.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,295 | 1,037 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,574/yr | $6,280/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,394/yr | $5,600/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 522 | 999 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $5.7M |
| Athletics budget | $3.7M | $11.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.6M | $11.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $46,617 | $91,662 |
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, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.