Central Christian College vs. OU

Comparable Facts

Compare Central Christian College of Kansas in McPherson, KS with Ottawa University Ottawa in Ottawa, KS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Ottawa University Ottawa is larger than Central Christian College based on total student enrollment (999 students vs. 469 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Central Christian College of Kansas is located in McPherson, KS (Remote Town setting); Ottawa University Ottawa is in Ottawa, KS (Distant Town setting).
• Central Christian College of Kansas is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Ottawa University Ottawa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Central Christian College of Kansas 15:1; Ottawa University Ottawa 12:1.

Central Christian College vs. OU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Central Christian College or OU? 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 Central Christian College of Kansas than OU ($12,143 vs. $28,185).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Christian College of Kansas are 30.7% lower than at Ottawa University Ottawa ($9,450 vs. $13,646).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is 70.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Central Christian College (about $14,880 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $21,000.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 70.9% higher at OU than at Central Christian College of Kansas (about $14,880 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $21,000.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than at Central Christian College of Kansas (100% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 11.2% larger than aid received by Central Christian College of Kansas students ($23,692 vs. $21,309).

Central Christian College vs. OU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Central Christian College or OU? 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 OU and Central Christian College.

• Central Christian College of Kansas reports an open admissions policy.
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresOttawa University Ottawa 750/1000.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresOttawa University Ottawa 16/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Central Christian College - Open admission; OU - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Central Christian College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at OU (3.12).
• OU has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Central Christian College (52.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 34.6% at Central Christian College vs. 14.1% at OU.

Central Christian College vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Central Christian College and OU? 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.

• Ottawa University Ottawa's six-year graduation rate (47%) is higher than Central Christian College of Kansas's (41%).
• Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn a median of about $13,800 more per year than Central Christian College graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,400 vs. $32,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Ottawa University Ottawa graduates have a $3,125 lower median loan debt than Central Christian College graduates ($21,875 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, OU graduates have an estimated $32 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Central Christian College graduates ($226 vs. $258).
• More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Christian College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 43%)

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.