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McMurry University Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central HSU NSU Cameron University TLU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| East Central University | Howard Payne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Howard Payne University | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Brownwood, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 838 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | hputx.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Howard Payne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $27,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $27,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $9,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | $24,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $18,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
ECU | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,200 | 1,233 | ||
| Admitted | 841 | 768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | 920/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Howard Payne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $25,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $265 |
Diversity |
ECU | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ECU | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Howard Payne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 838 students)
ECU vs. Howard Payne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Howard Payne University?
- Howard Payne University is 364.1% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($27,850.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at Howard Payne University than East Central University ($27,850.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Howard Payne University ($10,221 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 24% lower than costs at Howard Payne University ($7,752 vs. $9,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Howard Payne University (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard Payne University students is 112.5% larger than aid received East Central University ($18,817 vs. $8,853)
ECU vs. Howard Payne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Howard Payne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard Payne University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 5 points higher than at Howard Payne University (965)
- Incoming ECU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Howard Payne University (21)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Howard Payne University (3.3)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Howard Payne University (62.3%)
ECU vs. Howard Payne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Howard Payne University? 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 Howard Payne University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than East Central University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates of East Central University and Howard Payne University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,300 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $8,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard Payne University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $25,686)
- ECU graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Howard Payne University graduates. ($174 vs. $265)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/