OU vs. City Vision University

Comparable Facts

Compare Ottawa University Ottawa in Ottawa, KS with City Vision University in Kansas City, MO on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Ottawa University Ottawa is larger than City Vision University based on total student enrollment (999 students vs. 296 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Ottawa University Ottawa is located in Ottawa, KS (Distant Town setting); City Vision University is in Kansas City, MO (Large City setting).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. City Vision University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Ottawa University Ottawa 12:1; City Vision University 6:1.

OU vs. City Vision University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OU or City Vision University? 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 City Vision University than OU ($6,353 vs. $28,185).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City Vision University are 56.4% lower than at Ottawa University Ottawa ($5,944 vs. $13,646).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is 443.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than City Vision University (about $29,280 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $6,600.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 443.6% higher at OU than at City Vision University (about $29,280 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $6,600.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than at City Vision University (100% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 158% larger than aid received by City Vision University students ($23,692 vs. $9,183).

OU vs. City Vision University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, OU or City Vision University? 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 City Vision University and OU.

• City Vision University reports an open admissions policy.
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ottawa University Ottawa 750/1000.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ottawa University Ottawa 16/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OU - Test optional; City Vision University - Open admission.

OU vs. City Vision University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OU and City Vision University? 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 City Vision University.
• Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa have median earnings of about $46,400 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for City Vision University.

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.