Rio Salado vs. Ottawa University-Surprise
Both Rio Salado College and Ottawa University-Surprise are 4 years schools located in Arizona. The following statements compare Rio Salado College and Ottawa University-Surprise with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Ottawa University-Surprise's tuition ($35,300) is more expensive than Rio Salado ($8,958).
- Ottawa University-Surprise's acceptance rate (39.88%) is lower than Ottawa University-Surprise (39.88%).
- Ottawa University-Surprise has higher yield (38.93%) than Ottawa University-Surprise (38.93%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 970.
- Ottawa University-Surprise's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Rio Salado (31 to 1).
- Rio Salado (18,631 students) is larger than Ottawa University-Surprise (836 students) with more enrolled students.
- Ottawa University-Surprise ($18,895) has higher amount of financial aid than Rio Salado ($2,300).
- Ottawa University-Surprise's graduation rate (23%) is higher than Rio Salado (4%).

Rio Salado College
Public, 4 years • Tempe, AZ Best Community Colleges in AZ, #AZ in Arizona more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$2,358 In-State
$8,958 out-of-state
$8,958 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,300
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
18,631 (All undergraduate)
7,527 Online Students
Graduation Rate
4% Graduation Rate
38% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
31 to 1 Students to Faculty
54 Faculties (full-time)
531 Staffs (full-time)
$64,170 Faculty Salary
$66,063 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Tuition & Fees
$35,300
Financial Aid
$18,895
Test Scores
970 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
39.88% Acceptance Rate
38.93% Yield
Enrollment
768 Undergraduate
68 Graduate
87 Online Students
Graduation Rate
23% Graduation Rate
44% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
15 Faculties (full-time)
102 Staffs (full-time)
$55,797 Faculty Salary
$58,564 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,000 annual charge
-401 capacity
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