Haskell vs. OU

Comparable Facts

Compare Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, 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 Haskell based on total student enrollment (999 students vs. 978 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Haskell Indian Nations University is located in Lawrence, KS (Small City setting); Ottawa University Ottawa is in Ottawa, KS (Distant Town setting).
• Haskell Indian Nations University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Ottawa University Ottawa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Haskell Indian Nations University 22:1; Ottawa University Ottawa 12:1.

Haskell vs. OU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Haskell 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 Haskell Indian Nations University than OU ($3,948 vs. $28,185).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Haskell Indian Nations University are 92.5% lower than at Ottawa University Ottawa ($1,029 vs. $13,646).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is 5,880% more expensive for in-state tuition than Haskell (about $35,280 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $600.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 5,880% higher at OU than at Haskell Indian Nations University (about $35,280 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $600.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than at Haskell Indian Nations University (100% vs. 87%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 271.9% larger than aid received by Haskell Indian Nations University students ($23,692 vs. $6,371).

Haskell vs. OU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Haskell 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 Haskell.

• 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: Haskell - Test-free; OU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Haskell Jun 1, 2027.
• Haskell has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than OU (83%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 72% at Haskell vs. 14.1% at OU.

Haskell vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Haskell 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 Haskell.
• Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn a median of about $20,800 more per year than Haskell graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,400 vs. $25,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.

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.