OU vs. Cleveland University-Kansas City

Comparable Facts

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

Ottawa University Ottawa is larger than Cleveland University-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (999 students vs. 588 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

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

OU vs. Cleveland University-Kansas City Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OU or Cleveland University-Kansas City? 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 Ottawa University Ottawa than Cleveland University-Kansas City ($28,185 vs. $35,764).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ottawa University Ottawa are 28.1% lower than at Cleveland University Kansas City ($13,646 vs. $18,992).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is 149.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Cleveland University-Kansas City (about $21,480 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $14,400.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 149.2% higher at OU than at Cleveland University Kansas City (about $21,480 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $14,400.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa as at Cleveland University Kansas City (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 373.8% larger than aid received by Cleveland University Kansas City students ($23,692 vs. $5,000).

OU vs. Cleveland University-Kansas City Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, OU or Cleveland University-Kansas City? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Cleveland University-Kansas City and OU.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Ottawa University Ottawa 750/1000.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Ottawa University Ottawa 16/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OU - Test optional; Cleveland University-Kansas City - Test-free.
• OU has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Cleveland University-Kansas City (69.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.1% at OU vs. 77.8% at Cleveland University-Kansas City.

OU vs. Cleveland University-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OU and Cleveland University-Kansas City? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Graduates from Cleveland University Kansas City earn a median of about $1,500 more per year than OU graduates about ten years after starting college ($47,900 vs. $46,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Cleveland University Kansas City graduates have a $11,375 lower median loan debt than OU graduates ($10,500 vs. $21,875).
• Among borrowers, Cleveland University-Kansas City graduates have an estimated $118 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than OU graduates ($108 vs. $226).
• More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland University-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 46%)

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.