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UW-Platteville Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwest Tech UWM UCO-Central Herzing University-Madison NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Edgewood College Wisconsin| East Central University | Madison Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Madison College | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,200 | 13,281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,300 | $4,386 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,810 | $6,633 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $17,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,355 | $12,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $5,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 39% |
Admission |
ECU | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,161 | - | ||
| Admitted | 761 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1055 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $134 |
Diversity |
ECU | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ECU | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (13,281 students vs. 3,200 students)
ECU vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Madison College?
- East Central University is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($6,300.00 vs. $4,386.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.4% higher at ECU than Madison Area Technical College ($15,810.00 vs. $6,633.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Madison College ($9,355 vs. $12,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 131.2% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($7,752 vs. $17,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Madison Area Technical College (91% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 64% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($8,911 vs. $5,434)
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or ECU .
ECU vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Madison College? 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 Madison College and ECU.
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $3,878 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($13,000 vs. $16,878)
- Madison College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($134 vs. $174)
- More Madison College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/