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Overview |
ECU | National American University-Independence | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Independence, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 83 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | national.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | National American University-Independence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $7,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 0% |
Admission |
ECU | National American University-Independence | ||
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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 | National American University-Independence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | National American University-Independence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $33,565 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $347 |
Diversity |
ECU | National American University-Independence | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ECU | National American University-Independence | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | - | ||
Campus |
ECU | National American University-Independence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than National American University-Independence based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 83 students)
ECU vs. National American University-Independence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or National American University-Independence?
- National American University Independence is 150% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at ECU than National American University Independence ($15,361.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National American University Independence are 8.2% lower than costs at East Central University ($7,164 vs. $7,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than National American University Independence (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is ?% larger than aid received National American University Independence ($8,853 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or National American University-Independence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National American University-Independence or ECU .
ECU vs. National American University-Independence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or National American University-Independence? 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 National American University-Independence and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than National American University Independence (34% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $800 more per year than National American University-Independence graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,500)
- East Central University students graduate with a $16,687 lower median federal student loan debt than National American University-Independence graduates. ($16,878 vs. $33,565)
- ECU graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than National American University-Independence graduates. ($174 vs. $347)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National American University-Independence students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/