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Georgia Southwestern VSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus GS Albany State University| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ABAC | ECU | ||
| Location | Tifton, GA | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,647 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abac.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABAC | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,260 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,306 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
ABAC | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 1,573 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 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 |
ABAC | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABAC | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $174 |
Diversity |
ABAC | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ABAC | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ABAC | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (3,647 students vs. 3,376 students)
ABAC vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABAC or ECU?
- East Central University is 134.1% more expensive to attend than ABAC for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at ECU than Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($15,361.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than ECU ($7,260 vs. $10,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 6.2% lower than costs at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($7,752 vs. $8,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($8,853 vs. $7,306)
ABAC vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ABAC or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or ABAC .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 37 points higher than at ABAC (933)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ABAC (20)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at ABAC (2.85)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than ABAC (67%)
ABAC vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABAC 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 ABAC.
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $5,500 more per year than ABAC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,800)
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students graduate with a $378 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $16,878)
- ABAC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($170 vs. $174)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABAC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/