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Valencia College MDC BC FSCJ Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central St Petersburg College NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Seminole State Daytona State College| Santa Fe College | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | ECU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 89% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | - | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Santa Fe College | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $174 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 3,376 students)
Santa Fe College vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or ECU?
- East Central University is 220.6% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.1% higher at ECU than Santa Fe College ($15,361.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Santa Fe College ($10,221 vs. $11,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 29.1% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($7,752 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Santa Fe College (89% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 264.9% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($8,853 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $5,853 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($11,025 vs. $16,878)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($113 vs. $174)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/