ECU vs. Criswell College

Comparable Facts

Compare East Central University in Ada, OK with Criswell College in Dallas, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

East Central University is larger than Criswell College based on total student enrollment (3,377 students vs. 160 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• East Central University is located in Ada, OK (Remote Town setting); Criswell College is in Dallas, TX (Large City setting).
• East Central University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Criswell College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: East Central University 18:1; Criswell College 5:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 5.5% lower than at Criswell College ($8,516 vs. $9,010).
• Out-of-state tuition is 13.3% higher at ECU than at Criswell College (about $2,092 more per year; $17,842 vs. $15,750).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Criswell College than at East Central University (100% vs. 91%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Criswell College students is 136.4% larger than aid received by East Central University students ($21,883 vs. $9,255).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at ECU, test-free at Criswell College.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 42.4% at ECU vs. 87.9% at Criswell College.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.