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Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| East Central University | Parker University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Parker University | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,200 | 2,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,300 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,810 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $12,672 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,355 | $27,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $8,980 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
ECU | Parker University | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
ECU | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $65 |
Diversity |
ECU | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ECU | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than Parker University based on total student enrollment (3,200 students vs. 2,196 students)
ECU vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Parker University?
- Parker University is 170.5% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($17,040.00 vs. $6,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Parker University than East Central University ($17,040.00 vs. $15,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Parker University ($9,355 vs. $27,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 63.5% lower than costs at Parker University ($7,752 vs. $12,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Parker University than East Central University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Parker University students is 0.8% larger than aid received East Central University ($8,980 vs. $8,911)
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or ECU .
ECU vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Parker 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 Parker University and ECU.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $14,600 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $40,300)
- Parker University students graduate with a $10,513 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($6,365 vs. $16,878)
- Parker University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($65 vs. $174)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parker University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/