Arizona Christian vs Ottawa University-Surprise
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Arizona Christian UniversityGlendale, AZCatholic life on campusOttawa University-SurpriseSurprise, AZCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Arizona Christian has the higher graduation rate: 40% against 18% at Ottawa University-Surprise.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Ottawa University-Surprise: $55,552, against $51,612 at Arizona Christian.
- Arizona Christian admits 71% of applicants, and Ottawa University-Surprise admits 78%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Glendale, AZ
Surprise, AZ
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
1,233
836
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
71%
78%
Average SAT
972
ACT middle 50%
16–21
Graduation rate
40%
18%
First-year retention
54%
50%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$32,839
$33,393
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$30,522
$28,636
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$29,991
$30,096
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$32,259
$31,252
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$34,557
$35,696
Net price, over $110,000 income
$34,323
$35,922
Median debt
$23,000
$21,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$51,612
$55,552
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.