Ottawa University-Ottawa vs Southwestern
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Ottawa University-OttawaOttawa, KSCatholic life on campusSouthwestern CollegeWinfield, KSCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Southwestern has the higher graduation rate: 36% against 28% at Ottawa University-Ottawa.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Ottawa University-Ottawa has the lower price after aid: $25,525 a year, against $30,032 at Southwestern.
- Median debt is lower at Ottawa University-Ottawa: $21,500, against $25,000 at Southwestern.
- Ottawa University-Ottawa admits 83% of applicants, and Southwestern admits 76%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Ottawa, KS
Winfield, KS
Setting
Town
Town
Students
1,055
1,139
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.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
83%
76%
Average SAT
1000
ACT middle 50%
16–22
Graduation rate
28%
36%
First-year retention
58%
56%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$27,963
$29,824
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,449
$26,294
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$22,912
$28,688
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$25,525
$30,032
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$30,199
$31,315
Net price, over $110,000 income
$30,771
$32,739
Median debt
$21,500
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,552
$55,646
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.