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Overview |
OU | Doane University | ||
| Location | Ottawa, KS | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 953 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ottawa.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,934 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,872 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OU | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,331 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 2,606 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
OU | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,875 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $258 |
Diversity |
OU | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
OU | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 34% | ||
Campus |
OU | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Doane University is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 953 students)
OU vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Doane University?
- Doane University is 27.4% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Doane University than Ottawa University Ottawa ($38,190.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Doane University than OU ($24,271 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Doane University are 9.5% lower than costs at Ottawa University Ottawa ($10,900 vs. $11,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa as Doane University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 26.5% larger than aid received Ottawa University Ottawa ($29,479 vs. $23,303)
OU vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or OU .
- Accepted freshman Doane University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at OU (3.12)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Doane University (75.8%)
OU vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or Doane University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Doane University and OU.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $1,300 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,400)
- Ottawa University Ottawa students graduate with a $3,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($21,875 vs. $25,000)
- OU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($226 vs. $258)
- More Doane University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/