AU vs. OUAZ-Surprise

Comparable Facts

Compare Averett University in Danville, VA with Ottawa University Surprise in Surprise, Arizona on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Averett University is larger than OUAZ-Surprise based on total student enrollment (1,476 students vs. 912 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Averett University is located in Danville, VA (Small City setting); Ottawa University Surprise is in Surprise, Arizona (Large Suburban setting).
• Averett University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Ottawa University Surprise is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Averett University 16:1; Ottawa University Surprise 11:1.

AU vs. OUAZ-Surprise Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, AU 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 Averett University than OUAZ-Surprise ($23,471 vs. $34,037).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 11.9% lower than at Ottawa University Surprise ($14,530 vs. $16,500).
• Averett University is 7.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than OUAZ-Surprise (about $2,670 more per year; $38,550.00 vs. $35,880.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 7.4% higher at AU than at Ottawa University Surprise (about $2,670 more per year; $38,550.00 vs. $35,880.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ottawa University Surprise than at Averett University (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 63.7% larger than aid received by Ottawa University Surprise students ($29,998 vs. $18,321).

AU vs. OUAZ-Surprise Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Averett University (1030) is 30 points higher than at OUAZ-Surprise (1000).
• Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (21 vs. 18 at OUAZ-Surprise).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Averett University 926/1143; Ottawa University Surprise 840/1160.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Averett University 15/28; Ottawa University Surprise 16/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: AU - Test optional; OUAZ-Surprise - Test optional.
• OUAZ-Surprise has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than AU (56.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.1% at AU vs. 26.3% at OUAZ-Surprise.

AU vs. OUAZ-Surprise Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for AU 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.

• Averett University's six-year graduation rate is 41%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for OUAZ-Surprise.
• Graduates from Averett University have median earnings of about $48,400 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.