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Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| East Central University | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | ABC | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 84% |
Admission |
ECU | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,200 | - | ||
| Admitted | 841 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ECU | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECU | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ECU | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ECU | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 218 students)
ECU vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or ABC?
- Arlington Baptist College is 159% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($15,540.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at ABC than East Central University ($15,540.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than ABC ($10,221 vs. $19,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 7.2% lower than costs at Arlington Baptist College ($7,752 vs. $8,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Arlington Baptist College (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 34.3% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($8,853 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or ECU .
ECU vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or ABC? 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 ABC and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ABC is higher than East Central University (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $3,400 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,900)
- East Central University students graduate with a $9,123 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($16,878 vs. $26,001)
- ECU graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($174 vs. $268)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/