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Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Central Baptist College | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBC | ECU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
CBC | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | 960/1078 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CBC | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $174 |
Diversity |
CBC | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
CBC | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CBC | 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 CBC based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or ECU?
- Central Baptist College is 170% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at CBC than East Central University ($16,200.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than CBC ($10,221 vs. $18,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 3.4% lower than costs at East Central University ($7,500 vs. $7,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Baptist College than East Central University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Baptist College students is 10.6% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,788 vs. $8,853)
CBC vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or CBC .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 2 points higher than at CBC (968)
- Incoming CBC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CBC (3.15)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than CBC (63.9%)
CBC vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC 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 CBC.
- The graduation rate at CBC is higher than East Central University (35% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $200 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,100)
- East Central University students graduate with a $8,122 lower median federal student loan debt than CBC graduates. ($16,878 vs. $25,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than CBC graduates. ($174 vs. $258)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/