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Overview |
ECU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 76% |
Admission |
ECU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,200 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 841 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ECU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ECU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 3,376 students)
ECU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 8.6% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($6,519.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than East Central University ($15,694.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($10,221 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($7,752 vs. $7,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (89% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 111.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($8,853 vs. $4,187)
ECU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or ECU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 80 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than ECU (70.1%)
ECU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and ECU.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than East Central University (54% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $4,300 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $8,093 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($16,878 vs. $24,971)
- ECU graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($174 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/