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Overview |
ECU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
ECU | Tennessee State University | ||
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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 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $289 |
Diversity |
ECU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ECU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 61% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 3,376 students)
ECU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Tennessee State University than East Central University ($20,484.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Tennessee State University ($10,221 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 10.2% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($7,752 vs. $8,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than East Central University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 95.6% larger than aid received East Central University ($17,315 vs. $8,853)
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or ECU .
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
ECU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Tennessee State University? 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 Tennessee State University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than East Central University (36% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,400)
- East Central University students graduate with a $11,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $28,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($174 vs. $289)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/