OU vs. Kairos University

Comparable Facts

Compare Ottawa University Ottawa in Ottawa, KS with Kairos University in Sioux Falls, SD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Kairos University is larger than OU based on total student enrollment (1,239 students vs. 999 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Ottawa University Ottawa is located in Ottawa, KS (Distant Town setting); Kairos University is in Sioux Falls, SD (Midsize City setting).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Kairos University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Ottawa University Ottawa 12:1; Kairos University 9:1.

OU vs. Kairos University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OU or Kairos University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kairos University are 10.3% lower than at Ottawa University Ottawa ($12,234 vs. $13,646).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is 896.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Kairos University (about $32,280 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $3,600.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 896.7% higher at OU than at Kairos University (about $32,280 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $3,600.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than at Kairos University (100% vs. 0%).

OU vs. Kairos University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, OU or Kairos 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 Kairos University and OU.

• 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; Kairos University - Test optional.
• Kairos University has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than OU (83%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.1% at OU vs. 9.1% at Kairos University.

OU vs. Kairos University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OU and Kairos 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 Kairos 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 Kairos 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.