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UCO-Central NSU Central Penn State Altoona Southeastern Oklahoma State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Alabama State Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Langston University University of Cincinnati-Raymond Walters College Savannah State University| East Central University | Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 4,340 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | osuokc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $3,119 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $8,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $5,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | $7,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $5,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 58% |
Admission |
ECU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,200 | - | ||
| Admitted | 841 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ECU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $155 |
Diversity |
ECU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 12% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
ECU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ECU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (4,340 students vs. 3,376 students)
ECU vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or OSU-Oklahoma City?
- East Central University is 92.4% more expensive to attend than OSU-Oklahoma City for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $3,119.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at ECU than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($15,361.00 vs. $8,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City than ECU ($7,015 vs. $10,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City are 40.1% lower than costs at East Central University ($5,534 vs. $7,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (89% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 67.6% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($8,853 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or OSU-Oklahoma City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU-Oklahoma City or ECU .
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at OSU-Oklahoma City (2.8)
ECU vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or OSU-Oklahoma City? 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 OSU-Oklahoma City and ECU.
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $2,500 more per year than OSU-Oklahoma City graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,800)
- Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City students graduate with a $1,878 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,878)
- OSU-Oklahoma City graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($155 vs. $174)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU-Oklahoma City students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/