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Overview |
York | ECU | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
York | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 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 | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 960/1078 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $174 |
Diversity |
York | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
York | 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
- CUNY York College is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 3,376 students)
York vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or ECU?
- CUNY York College is 15.5% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at ECU than CUNY York College ($15,361.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than ECU ($6,670 vs. $10,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 131.2% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($7,752 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than East Central University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 2.1% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,036 vs. $8,853)
York vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or York .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 85 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at York (3.15)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than CUNY York College (34% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $2,900 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,300)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $8,078 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($8,800 vs. $16,878)
- York graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($90 vs. $174)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/