Mount Vernon, OH · Westerville, OH · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Otterbein University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 84.5% |
| In-State Tuition | $37,158 | $35,548 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $37,158 | $35,548 |
| Average Net Price | $22,961 | $20,457 |
| Graduation Rate | 68.0% | 68.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 1,671 | 2,332 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 13 | 12 |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepts 84.1% of applicants; Otterbein University accepts 84.5%. Mount Vernon Nazarene University's tuition is $37,158. Otterbein University's is $35,548. Otterbein University is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 68% at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 68% at Otterbein University.
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
Mount Vernon Nazarene University. It accepts 84.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Otterbein University, on average. After aid, students pay $20,457/year versus $22,961/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is at 68%; Otterbein University is at 68%.
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.