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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | ECU | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,787 | 3,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,430 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,567 | $9,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,437 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,950 | 1,161 | ||
| Admitted | 12,303 | 761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 48.6% | ||
| 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 | 935/1055 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $174 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (9,787 students vs. 3,200 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or ECU?
- East Central University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($6,300.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at CSU Bakersfield than East Central University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than ECU ($6,567 vs. $9,355)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 86.1% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($7,752 vs. $14,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than California State University Bakersfield (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 39.6% larger than aid received East Central University ($12,437 vs. $8,911)
CSU Bakersfield vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than ECU (65.5%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at CSU Bakersfield is higher than East Central University (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $8,000 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,300)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $3,710 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($13,168 vs. $16,878)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($136 vs. $174)
- More CSU Bakersfield 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/