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Overview |
OU | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Ottawa, KS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 953 | 590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ottawa.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,934 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,872 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OU | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,331 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 2,606 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
OU | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $279 |
Diversity |
OU | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
OU | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 41% | ||
Campus |
OU | Stephens 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
- Ottawa University Ottawa is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (953 students vs. 590 students)
OU vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Stephens College?
- Ottawa University Ottawa is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at OU than Stephens College ($29,980.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephens College than OU ($26,372 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 3.9% lower than costs at Ottawa University Ottawa ($11,488 vs. $11,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 50.2% larger than aid received Stephens College ($23,303 vs. $15,518)
OU vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or OU .
- Accepted freshman Stephens College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at OU (3.12)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
OU vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or Stephens 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 Stephens College and OU.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn on average $9,000 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,400)
- Ottawa University Ottawa students graduate with a $5,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($21,875 vs. $27,000)
- OU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/