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Overview |
ECU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
ECU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,200 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 841 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ECU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $153 |
Diversity |
ECU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ECU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| 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
- Texas A & M International University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 3,376 students)
ECU vs. Texas A & M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Texas A & M International University?
- East Central University is 57.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at ECU than Texas A & M International University ($15,361.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than ECU ($5,383 vs. $10,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 18.8% lower than costs at Texas A & M International University ($7,752 vs. $9,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M International University than East Central University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M International University students is 22.8% larger than aid received East Central University ($10,872 vs. $8,853)
ECU vs. Texas A & M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Texas A & M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M International University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 65 points higher than at Texas A & M International University (905)
- Incoming ECU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at ECU (3.31)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
ECU vs. Texas A & M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Texas A & M International 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 Texas A & M International University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at Texas A & M International University is higher than East Central University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M International University earn on average $4,900 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,300)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $2,072 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $16,878)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($153 vs. $174)
- More Texas A & M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/