OU vs. Logan University

Comparable Facts

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

Logan University is larger than OU based on total student enrollment (1,406 students vs. 999 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Ottawa University Ottawa is located in Ottawa, KS (Distant Town setting); Logan University is in Chesterfield, MO (Large Suburban setting).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Logan University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Ottawa University Ottawa 12:1; Logan University 9:1.

OU vs. Logan University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OU or Logan 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 Logan University than OU ($21,455 vs. $28,185).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Logan University are 7.1% lower than at Ottawa University Ottawa ($12,672 vs. $13,646).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is 298.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Logan University (about $26,880 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $9,000.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 298.7% higher at OU than at Logan University (about $26,880 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $9,000.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than at Logan University (100% vs. 67%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 180.9% larger than aid received by Logan University students ($23,692 vs. $8,435).

OU vs. Logan University Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Logan University (980) is 100 points higher than at OU (880).
• Incoming Logan University students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (20 vs. 19 at OU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ottawa University Ottawa 750/1000; Logan University 931/1038.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ottawa University Ottawa 16/22; Logan University 16/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OU - Test optional; Logan University - Test-free.
• Enrolled freshman Logan University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at OU (3.12).
• OU has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Logan University (64.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.1% at OU vs. 77.8% at Logan University.

OU vs. Logan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OU and Logan 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 Logan University.
• Graduates from Logan University earn a median of about $9,400 more per year than OU graduates about ten years after starting college ($55,800 vs. $46,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Logan University graduates have a $14,825 lower median loan debt than OU graduates ($7,050 vs. $21,875).
• Among borrowers, Logan University graduates have an estimated $154 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than OU graduates ($72 vs. $226).
• More Logan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (57% 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.