ECU vs. Amberton University

Comparable Facts

Compare East Central University in Ada, OK with Amberton University in Garland, Texas on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

East Central University is larger than Amberton University based on total student enrollment (3,377 students vs. 892 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• East Central University is located in Ada, OK (Remote Town setting); Amberton University is in Garland, Texas (Large Suburban setting).
• East Central University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Amberton University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: East Central University 18:1; Amberton University 12:1.

ECU vs. Amberton University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, ECU or Amberton University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between East Central University and Amberton University ($8,032.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between ECU and Amberton University ($17,842.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at East Central University than at Amberton University (91% vs. 0%).

ECU vs. Amberton University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Amberton University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Amberton University and ECU.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: East Central University 900/1120.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: East Central University 17/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: ECU - Test optional; Amberton University - Not reported.

ECU vs. Amberton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for ECU and Amberton University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• East Central University's six-year graduation rate is 34%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Amberton University.
• Graduates from East Central University have median earnings of about $40,300 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Amberton University.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.