Albion College vs. OUAZ-Surprise

Comparable Facts

Compare Albion College in Albion, MI with Ottawa University Surprise in Surprise, Arizona on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Albion College is larger than OUAZ-Surprise based on total student enrollment (1,308 students vs. 912 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Albion College is located in Albion, MI (Distant Town setting); Ottawa University Surprise is in Surprise, Arizona (Large Suburban setting).
• Albion College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Ottawa University Surprise is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Albion College 11:1; Ottawa University Surprise 11:1.

Albion College vs. OUAZ-Surprise Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Albion College or OUAZ-Surprise? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than OUAZ-Surprise ($16,719 vs. $34,037).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 22.2% lower than at Ottawa University Surprise ($12,830 vs. $16,500).
• Albion College is 58.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than OUAZ-Surprise (about $21,070 more per year; $56,950.00 vs. $35,880.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 58.7% higher at Albion College than at Ottawa University Surprise (about $21,070 more per year; $56,950.00 vs. $35,880.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Albion College as at Ottawa University Surprise (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 190.9% larger than aid received by Ottawa University Surprise students ($53,298 vs. $18,321).

Albion College vs. OUAZ-Surprise Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or OUAZ-Surprise? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between OUAZ-Surprise and Albion College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Albion College (1050) is 50 points higher than at OUAZ-Surprise (1000).
• Incoming Albion College students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 18 at OUAZ-Surprise).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Albion College 930/1160; Ottawa University Surprise 840/1160.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Albion College 19/27; Ottawa University Surprise 16/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Albion College - Test-free; OUAZ-Surprise - Test optional.
• Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than OUAZ-Surprise (78.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 6.9% at Albion College vs. 26.3% at OUAZ-Surprise.

Albion College vs. OUAZ-Surprise Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Albion College and OUAZ-Surprise? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Albion College's six-year graduation rate is 68%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for OUAZ-Surprise.
• Graduates from Albion College have median earnings of about $55,600 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for OUAZ-Surprise.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.