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SWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| East Central University | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 1,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $5,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | $10,448 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $8,937 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
ECU | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,200 | 1,503 | ||
| Admitted | 841 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | 39.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | 830/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ECU | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $148 |
Diversity |
ECU | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
ECU | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ECU | NWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 1,852 students)
ECU vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or NWOSU?
- East Central University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at ECU than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($15,361.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than NWOSU ($10,221 vs. $10,448)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 48.5% lower than costs at East Central University ($5,220 vs. $7,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than East Central University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 0.9% larger than aid received East Central University ($8,937 vs. $8,853)
ECU vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 20 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ECU (3.31)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
ECU vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or NWOSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NWOSU and ECU.
- The graduation rate at NWOSU is higher than East Central University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $100 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,300)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $2,563 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($14,315 vs. $16,878)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($148 vs. $174)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/