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Overview |
OU | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Ottawa, KS | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 953 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ottawa.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,934 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,872 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OU | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,331 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 2,606 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 1030/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
OU | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,875 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $258 |
Diversity |
OU | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
OU | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 33% | ||
Campus |
OU | William Jewell College | ||
| 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 William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (953 students vs. 853 students)
OU vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or William Jewell College?
- Ottawa University Ottawa is 63.3% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at OU than William Jewell College ($29,980.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than OU ($20,108 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 17.8% lower than costs at Ottawa University Ottawa ($10,130 vs. $11,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 73.2% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($23,303 vs. $13,451)
OU vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or OU .
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at OU (3.12)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than William Jewell College (41%)
OU vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or William Jewell 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 William Jewell College and OU.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $2,100 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $46,400)
- Ottawa University Ottawa students graduate with a $3,125 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($21,875 vs. $25,000)
- OU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($226 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/