Crown College vs. OUAZ-Surprise

Comparable Facts

Compare Crown College in Saint Bonifacius, MN with Ottawa University Surprise in Surprise, Arizona on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Crown College is larger than OUAZ-Surprise based on total student enrollment (1,846 students vs. 912 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Crown College is located in Saint Bonifacius, MN (Rural Fringe setting); Ottawa University Surprise is in Surprise, Arizona (Large Suburban setting).
• Crown College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Ottawa University Surprise is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Crown College 15:1; Ottawa University Surprise 11:1.

Crown College vs. OUAZ-Surprise Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Crown 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 Crown College than OUAZ-Surprise ($27,332 vs. $34,037).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crown College are 34.2% lower than at Ottawa University Surprise ($10,850 vs. $16,500).
• Ottawa University Surprise is 14.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Crown College (about $4,470 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $31,410.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 14.2% higher at OUAZ-Surprise than at Crown College (about $4,470 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $31,410.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ottawa University Surprise than at Crown College (100% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Crown College students is 4.9% larger than aid received by Ottawa University Surprise students ($19,226 vs. $18,321).

Crown College vs. OUAZ-Surprise Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Crown 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 Crown College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Crown College (1060) is 60 points higher than at OUAZ-Surprise (1000).
• Incoming Crown College students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (20 vs. 18 at OUAZ-Surprise).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Crown College 960/1150; Ottawa University Surprise 840/1160.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Crown College 18/23; Ottawa University Surprise 16/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Crown College - Test-free; OUAZ-Surprise - Test optional.
• OUAZ-Surprise has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Crown College (22.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 38.1% at Crown College vs. 26.3% at OUAZ-Surprise.

Crown College vs. OUAZ-Surprise Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Crown 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.

• Crown College's six-year graduation rate is 51%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for OUAZ-Surprise.
• Graduates from Crown College have median earnings of about $36,100 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.