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Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KS, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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At Ottawa University-Ottawa, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $25,362 a year after grants, against $30,340 for families earning over $110,000.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$27,572
$7,656 above the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $25,362 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $24,568 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $26,230 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $29,807 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,340 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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McPherson, KS
Enrollment 872 students, close to 870
Profile closeness85/100
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Lindsborg, KS
Graduation rate 31%, close to 26%
Profile closeness82/100
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS
Enrollment 956 students, close to 870
Profile closeness79/100
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS
Enrollment 983 students, close to 870
Profile closeness75/100
Sterling College-Kansas
Sterling, KS
Same Carnegie classification
Profile closeness71/100
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS
Enrollment 925 students, close to 870
Profile closeness69/100
Bethel College-North Newton
North Newton, KS
Same Carnegie classification
Profile closeness68/100
Central Christian College of Kansas
McPherson, KS
Graduation rate 32%, close to 26%
Profile closeness63/100
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