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Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus USC Aiken Savannah State University| Armstrong State University | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | ECU | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 89% |
Admission |
AASU | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | - | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $174 |
Diversity |
AASU | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
AASU | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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
- Armstrong State University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 3,376 students)
AASU vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or ECU?
- East Central University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at ECU than Armstrong State University ($15,361.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than AASU ($10,221 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 31.3% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($7,752 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Armstrong State University (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($8,853 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or AASU .
- The average SAT score at Armstrong State University (997) is 27 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming AASU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at AASU (3.24)
AASU vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Armstrong State University (34% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $4,372 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($16,878 vs. $21,250)
- ECU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($174 vs. $219)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/