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Overview |
OU | USAO | ||
| Location | Ottawa, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 953 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ottawa.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,934 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,872 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
OU | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,331 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,606 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 923/1138 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
OU | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,875 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | N/A |
Diversity |
OU | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
OU | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OU | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ottawa University Ottawa is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (953 students vs. 825 students)
OU vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or USAO?
- Ottawa University Ottawa is 352.2% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at OU than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($29,980.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than OU ($8,390 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 70.5% lower than costs at Ottawa University Ottawa ($7,000 vs. $11,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 91% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($23,303 vs. $12,201)
OU vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or OU .
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at OU (3.12)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than USAO (56.3%)
OU vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or USAO? 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 USAO and OU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn on average $10,300 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/