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Overview |
Friends University | ECU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Friends University | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 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 |
Friends University | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $174 |
Diversity |
Friends University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Friends University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than Friends University based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 1,724 students)
Friends University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or ECU?
- Friends University is 419.4% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($31,172.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.9% higher at Friends University than East Central University ($31,172.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Friends University ($10,221 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 7.4% lower than costs at Friends University ($7,752 vs. $8,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Friends University than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Friends University students is 121.1% larger than aid received East Central University ($19,570 vs. $8,853)
Friends University vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Friends University (1014) is 44 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming Friends University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at ECU (3.31)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Friends University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or ECU? 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 ECU and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Friends University (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $6,200 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $7,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Friends University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $24,512)
- ECU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Friends University graduates. ($174 vs. $253)
- More Friends University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/