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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Pitt State| Kansas State University | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | ECU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 89% |
Admission |
K-State | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
K-State | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $174 |
Diversity |
K-State | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
K-State | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
K-State | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 3,376 students)
K-State vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or ECU?
- Kansas State University is 58.1% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at K-State than East Central University ($25,560.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than K-State ($10,221 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 30.3% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($7,752 vs. $10,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University as East Central University (89% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($8,853 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at ECU (3.31)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than ECU (70.1%)
K-State vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or ECU? 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 ECU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than East Central University (56% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $5,622 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($16,878 vs. $22,500)
- ECU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($174 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/