Mount Vernon, OH · Westerville, OH · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Otterbein University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 83.3% |
| In-State Tuition | $35,524 | $34,899 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $35,524 | $34,899 |
| Average Net Price | $12,356 | $12,610 |
| Graduation Rate | 64.0% | 69.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepts 84.3% of applicants. Otterbein University accepts 83.3%. Tuition is close: $35,524 at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, $34,899 at Otterbein University. Mount Vernon Nazarene University graduates 64% of students in 6 years. Otterbein University graduates 69%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Otterbein University. It accepts 83.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Otterbein University has lower published tuition: $34,899 versus $35,524. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Otterbein University: 69% of students finish in 6 years. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is at 64%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.