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Overview |
Washburn University | ECU | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Washburn University | 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 | 3.46 | 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 |
Washburn University | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $174 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Washburn University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Washburn 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
- Washburn University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 3,376 students)
Washburn University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or ECU?
- Washburn University is 50.7% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at Washburn University than East Central University ($20,328.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Washburn University ($10,221 vs. $12,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 29.5% lower than costs at Washburn University ($7,752 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Washburn University ($8,853 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ECU (3.31)
Washburn University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn 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 Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than East Central University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $2,000 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $22 lower median federal student loan debt than Washburn University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $16,900)
- East Central University and Washburn University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($174 vs. $174)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/