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Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| East Central University | Wade College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Wade College | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,200 | 205 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | wadecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Wade College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,300 | $17,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,810 | $17,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,355 | $21,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $7,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 79% |
Admission |
ECU | Wade 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) | |||
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Academics |
ECU | Wade College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Wade College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $28,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $240 |
Diversity |
ECU | Wade College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
ECU | Wade College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Wade College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than Wade College based on total student enrollment (3,200 students vs. 205 students)
ECU vs. Wade College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Wade College?
- Wade College is 180.6% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($17,680.00 vs. $6,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Wade College than East Central University ($17,680.00 vs. $15,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Wade College ($9,355 vs. $21,023)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 28.2% lower than costs at Wade College ($7,752 vs. $9,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Wade College (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Wade College ($8,911 vs. $7,503)
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Wade College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wade College or ECU .
ECU vs. Wade College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Wade 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 Wade College and ECU.
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Wade College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $28,800)
- East Central University students graduate with a $6,372 lower median federal student loan debt than Wade College graduates. ($16,878 vs. $23,250)
- ECU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Wade College graduates. ($174 vs. $240)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wade College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/