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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University| East Central University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | RIC | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 62% |
Admission |
ECU | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,200 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 841 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECU | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $219 |
Diversity |
ECU | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
ECU | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ECU | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,376 students)
ECU vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 58% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at RIC than East Central University ($25,014.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than RIC ($10,221 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 73% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($7,752 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Rhode Island College (89% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,853 vs. $7,537)
ECU vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 57 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming ECU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than ECU (70.1%)
ECU vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or RIC? 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 RIC and ECU.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than East Central University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $1,700 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $4,322 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($16,878 vs. $21,200)
- ECU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($174 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/