OU vs. Urshan University

Comparable Facts

Compare Ottawa University Ottawa in Ottawa, KS with Urshan University in Wentzville, Missouri on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Ottawa University Ottawa is larger than Urshan University based on total student enrollment (999 students vs. 474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Ottawa University Ottawa is located in Ottawa, KS (Distant Town setting); Urshan University is in Wentzville, Missouri (Large Suburban setting).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Urshan University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Ottawa University Ottawa 12:1; Urshan University 21:1.

OU vs. Urshan University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OU or Urshan 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 Urshan University than OU ($14,207 vs. $28,185).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Urshan University are 67.8% lower than at Ottawa University Ottawa ($4,398 vs. $13,646).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is 309.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Urshan University (about $27,124 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $8,756.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 309.8% higher at OU than at Urshan University (about $27,124 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $8,756.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than at Urshan University (100% vs. 56%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 698.2% larger than aid received by Urshan University students ($23,692 vs. $2,968).

OU vs. Urshan University Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Urshan University (950) is 70 points higher than at OU (880).
• Incoming OU students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 19) as students at Urshan University (19).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ottawa University Ottawa 750/1000; Urshan University 798/1105.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ottawa University Ottawa 16/22; Urshan University 18/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OU - Test optional; Urshan University - Test optional.
• Urshan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than OU (83%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.1% at OU vs. 83.9% at Urshan University.

OU vs. Urshan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OU and Urshan 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 Urshan 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 Urshan 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.