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UTEP UTSA Texas Tech UNT Southeastern Oklahoma State University Tarleton Lamar University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University UT Tyler Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| East Central University | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #777 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
ECU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,200 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 841 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | 910/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $141 |
Diversity |
ECU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ECU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ECU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 3,376 students)
ECU vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 9.6% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($6,577.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at UT Permian Basin than East Central University ($18,817.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than UT Permian Basin ($10,221 vs. $10,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 37.6% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($7,752 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than East Central University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 25.3% larger than aid received East Central University ($11,092 vs. $8,853)
ECU vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 5 points higher than at UT Permian Basin (965)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UT Permian Basin (3.27)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than ECU (70.1%)
ECU vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is the same as at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (34% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $10,700 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,300)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $3,223 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($13,655 vs. $16,878)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($141 vs. $174)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/