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Harding University Southeastern Oklahoma State University Abilene Christian University ORU UCO-Central Cameron University NSU OBU Oklahoma City University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus SCAD LeTourneau University| East Central University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | OC | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,200 | 2,743 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,300 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,810 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $8,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,355 | $21,810 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $16,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
ECU | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,161 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 761 | 1,327 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1055 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $244 |
Diversity |
ECU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ECU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ECU | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 OC based on total student enrollment (3,200 students vs. 2,743 students)
ECU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or OC?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 289.7% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $6,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at OC than East Central University ($24,550.00 vs. $15,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than OC ($9,355 vs. $21,810)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 12% lower than costs at Oklahoma Christian University ($7,752 vs. $8,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than East Central University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 83% larger than aid received East Central University ($16,308 vs. $8,911)
ECU vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or ECU .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 148 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming OC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at ECU (3.31)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than ECU (65.5%)
ECU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or OC? 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 OC and ECU.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than East Central University (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $1,500 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $6,774 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($16,878 vs. $23,652)
- ECU graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($174 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/