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University of Missouri-Kansas City UNT Missouri State University-Springfield UT Arlington Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Texas Tech U of A Arkansas UH ESU Northwest CU Denver| Ottawa University Ottawa | Wichita State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OU | WSU | ||
| Location | Ottawa, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 953 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ottawa.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,934 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,872 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
OU | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,331 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 2,606 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 953/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
OU | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,875 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $211 |
Diversity |
OU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
OU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 20% | ||
Campus |
OU | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 953 students)
OU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or WSU?
- Ottawa University Ottawa is 337.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at OU than Wichita State University ($29,980.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than OU ($13,553 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ottawa University Ottawa are 5.7% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,934 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 227.7% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($23,303 vs. $7,110)
OU vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or OU .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at OU (3.12)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than OU (78.2%)
OU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or WSU? 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 WSU and OU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Wichita State University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn on average $2,600 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,875)
- WSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($211 vs. $226)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/