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University of North Dakota NDSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central Cameron University NSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Minnesota State University-Mankato| Minot State University | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | ECU | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
MSU | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $174 |
Diversity |
MSU | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MSU | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or ECU?
- Minot State University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.3% higher at ECU than Minot State University ($15,361.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than MSU ($10,221 vs. $12,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 8% lower than costs at East Central University ($7,180 vs. $7,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than East Central University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 59.7% larger than aid received Minot State University ($8,853 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 29 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ECU (3.31)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than ECU (70.1%)
MSU vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU 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 MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is the same as at East Central University (34% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $1,847 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($16,878 vs. $18,725)
- ECU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($174 vs. $193)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/