OU vs. Marian University

Comparable Facts

Compare Ottawa University Ottawa in Ottawa, KS with Marian University in Fond Du Lac, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Marian University is larger than OU based on total student enrollment (1,246 students vs. 999 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Ottawa University Ottawa is located in Ottawa, KS (Distant Town setting); Marian University is in Fond Du Lac, WI (Small City setting).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Marian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Ottawa University Ottawa 12:1; Marian University 11:1.

OU vs. Marian University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OU or Marian 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 Marian University than OU ($22,697 vs. $28,185).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 27.8% lower than at Ottawa University Ottawa ($9,849 vs. $13,646).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is 2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Marian University (about $702 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $35,178.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 2% higher at OU than at Marian University (about $702 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $35,178.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa as at Marian University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 8.7% larger than aid received by Marian University students ($23,692 vs. $21,805).

OU vs. Marian University Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Marian University (940) is 60 points higher than at OU (880).
• Incoming Marian University students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (20 vs. 19 at OU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Ottawa University Ottawa 750/1000; Marian University 800/1080.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Ottawa University Ottawa 16/22; Marian University 18/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OU - Test optional; Marian University - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman Marian University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at OU (3.12).
• OU has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Marian University (75%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.1% at OU vs. 18% at Marian University.

OU vs. Marian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OU and Marian University? 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).

• Marian University's six-year graduation rate (52%) is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa's (47%).
• Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn a median of about $2,900 more per year than Marian University graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,400 vs. $43,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Ottawa University Ottawa graduates have a $5,125 lower median loan debt than Marian University graduates ($21,875 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, OU graduates have an estimated $53 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Marian University graduates ($226 vs. $279).
• More Marian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (63% 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.