Hastings College vs. OUAZ-Surprise

Comparable Facts

Compare Hastings College in Hastings, NE with Ottawa University Surprise in Surprise, Arizona on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Hastings College is larger than OUAZ-Surprise based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 912 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Hastings College is located in Hastings, NE (Remote Town setting); Ottawa University Surprise is in Surprise, Arizona (Large Suburban setting).
• Hastings College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Ottawa University Surprise is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Hastings College 14:1; Ottawa University Surprise 11:1.

Hastings College vs. OUAZ-Surprise Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Hastings 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 Hastings College than OUAZ-Surprise ($24,406 vs. $34,037).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hastings College are 27% lower than at Ottawa University Surprise ($12,050 vs. $16,500).
• Hastings College is 5.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than OUAZ-Surprise (about $1,890 more per year; $37,770.00 vs. $35,880.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 5.3% higher at Hastings College than at Ottawa University Surprise (about $1,890 more per year; $37,770.00 vs. $35,880.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Hastings College as at Ottawa University Surprise (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Hastings College students is 48% larger than aid received by Ottawa University Surprise students ($27,107 vs. $18,321).

Hastings College vs. OUAZ-Surprise Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Hastings College (1070) is 70 points higher than at OUAZ-Surprise (1000).
• Incoming Hastings College students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 18 at OUAZ-Surprise).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Hastings College 960/1180; Ottawa University Surprise 840/1160.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Hastings College 19/26; Ottawa University Surprise 16/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Hastings College - Test optional; OUAZ-Surprise - Test optional.
• OUAZ-Surprise has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Hastings College (71.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17.7% at Hastings College vs. 26.3% at OUAZ-Surprise.

Hastings College vs. OUAZ-Surprise Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Hastings 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.

• Hastings College's six-year graduation rate is 56%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for OUAZ-Surprise.
• Graduates from Hastings College have median earnings of about $45,000 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.