Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
City Tech York Lehman Southeastern Oklahoma State University Brooklyn College UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus SFC John Jay Queens College| CUNY Medgar Evers College | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Medgar | ECU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ecok.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Medgar | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Medgar | ECU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Medgar | ECU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Medgar | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $174 |
Diversity |
Medgar | ECU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Medgar | ECU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 3,376 students)
Medgar vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or ECU?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is 15.5% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at ECU than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($15,361.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than ECU ($8,250 vs. $10,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 131.2% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($7,752 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than East Central University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 4.6% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($8,853 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than ECU (70.1%)
Medgar vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Medgar is higher than East Central University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $7,845 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($9,033 vs. $16,878)
- Medgar graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($93 vs. $174)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar 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/