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Overview |
Central State University | ECU | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
Central State University | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 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 |
Central State University | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $174 |
Diversity |
Central State University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Central State University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | 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
- Central State University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 3,376 students)
Central State University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or ECU?
- East Central University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at ECU than Central State University ($15,361.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than ECU ($10,194 vs. $10,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 40.6% lower than costs at Central State University ($7,752 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than East Central University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 27.5% larger than aid received Central State University ($8,853 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 193 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming ECU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than ECU (70.1%)
Central State University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University 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 Central State University.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Central State University (34% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $27,200)
- East Central University students graduate with a $22,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $39,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $229 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($174 vs. $403)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/