OU vs. WWU

Comparable Facts

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

William Woods University is larger than OU based on total student enrollment (2,046 students vs. 999 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Ottawa University Ottawa is located in Ottawa, KS (Distant Town setting); William Woods University is in Fulton, MO (Distant Town setting).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. William Woods University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Ottawa University Ottawa 12:1; William Woods University 16:1.

OU vs. WWU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OU or WWU? 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 William Woods University than OU ($27,092 vs. $28,185).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 4.4% lower than at Ottawa University Ottawa ($13,050 vs. $13,646).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is 18.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than WWU (about $5,540 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $30,340.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 18.3% higher at OU than at William Woods University (about $5,540 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $30,340.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than at William Woods University (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 6.7% larger than aid received by William Woods University students ($23,692 vs. $22,204).

OU vs. WWU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, OU or WWU? 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 WWU 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; WWU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: WWU Dec 1, 2026.
• Enrolled freshman WWU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at OU (3.12).
• OU has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than WWU (71%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.1% at OU vs. 23.6% at WWU.

OU vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OU and WWU? 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.

• William Woods University's six-year graduation rate (50%) is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa's (47%).
• Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn a median of about $7,800 more per year than WWU graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,400 vs. $38,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, William Woods University graduates have a $438 lower median loan debt than OU graduates ($21,437 vs. $21,875).
• Among borrowers, WWU graduates have an estimated $5 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than OU graduates ($221 vs. $226).
• More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (68% 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.