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Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UAPB| Philander Smith College | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | ECU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 89% |
Admission |
PSC | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | - | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| 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 |
PSC | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $174 |
Diversity |
PSC | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or ECU?
- Philander Smith College is 96.7% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at ECU than Philander Smith College ($15,361.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than PSC ($10,221 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 6.4% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($7,752 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Philander Smith College (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 16.5% larger than aid received East Central University ($10,317 vs. $8,853)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or PSC .
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Philander Smith College (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $13,500 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $26,800)
- East Central University students graduate with a $14,122 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($16,878 vs. $31,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($174 vs. $320)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/