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Overview |
OU | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Ottawa, KS | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 953 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ottawa.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,934 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,872 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
OU | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,331 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 2,606 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 800/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
OU | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,875 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $198 |
Diversity |
OU | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 36% |
Students |
OU | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 40% | ||
Campus |
OU | Fisher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 953 students)
OU vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Fisher College?
- Fisher College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Fisher College than Ottawa University Ottawa ($33,150.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisher College than OU ($26,257 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ottawa University Ottawa are 45.3% lower than costs at Fisher College ($11,934 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 9% larger than aid received Ottawa University Ottawa ($25,406 vs. $23,303)
OU vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or OU .
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
OU vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or Fisher College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Fisher College and OU.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn on average $10,400 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $2,688 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($19,187 vs. $21,875)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($198 vs. $226)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/