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Overview |
University of St. Mary | ECU | ||
| Location | Leavenworth, KS | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmary.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St. Mary | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,450 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,070 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,887 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,638 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
University of St. Mary | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,489 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | 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 |
University of St. Mary | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St. Mary | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $174 |
Diversity |
University of St. Mary | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
University of St. Mary | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of St. Mary | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 1,267 students)
University of St. Mary vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St. Mary or ECU?
- University of Saint Mary is 424.1% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($31,450.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at University of St. Mary than East Central University ($31,450.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than University of St. Mary ($10,221 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 17% lower than costs at University of Saint Mary ($7,752 vs. $9,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 167% larger than aid received East Central University ($23,638 vs. $8,853)
University of St. Mary vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St. Mary or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or University of St. Mary .
- The average SAT score at University of Saint Mary (978) is 8 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming University of St. Mary students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman University of St. Mary students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at ECU (3.31)
- University of St. Mary has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than ECU (70.1%)
University of St. Mary vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St. Mary 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 University of St. Mary .
- The graduation rate at University of St. Mary is higher than East Central University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Mary earn on average $900 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $6,872 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St. Mary graduates. ($16,878 vs. $23,750)
- ECU graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than University of St. Mary graduates. ($174 vs. $245)
- More University of St. Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/