Donnelly College vs. OU

Comparable Facts

Compare Donnelly College in Kansas City, 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 Donnelly College based on total student enrollment (999 students vs. 395 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Donnelly College is located in Kansas City, KS (Midsize City setting); Ottawa University Ottawa is in Ottawa, KS (Distant Town setting).
• Donnelly College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Ottawa University Ottawa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Donnelly College 11:1; Ottawa University Ottawa 12:1.

Donnelly College vs. OU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Donnelly 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 Donnelly College than OU ($11,058 vs. $28,185).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Donnelly College are 7.4% lower than at Ottawa University Ottawa ($12,630 vs. $13,646).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is 243.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Donnelly College (about $25,440 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $10,440.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 243.7% higher at OU than at Donnelly College (about $25,440 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $10,440.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Donnelly College as at Ottawa University Ottawa (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 138.5% larger than aid received by Donnelly College students ($23,692 vs. $9,933).

Donnelly College vs. OU Admissions comparison

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

• Donnelly College 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: Donnelly College - Open admission; OU - Test optional.

Donnelly College vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Donnelly 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 is 47%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Donnelly College.
• Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn a median of about $20,600 more per year than Donnelly College graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,400 vs. $25,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Donnelly College graduates have a $13,575 lower median loan debt than OU graduates ($8,300 vs. $21,875).
• Among borrowers, Donnelly College graduates have an estimated $141 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than OU graduates ($85 vs. $226).
• More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Donnelly College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 21%)

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.