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Overview |
ECU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
ECU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,200 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 841 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $211 |
Diversity |
ECU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ECU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ECU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 3,376 students)
ECU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at ECU than West Texas A & M University ($15,361.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than West Texas A & M University ($10,221 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 27.2% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($7,752 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than West Texas A & M University (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 18% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,853 vs. $7,500)
ECU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 1 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming ECU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at ECU (3.31)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than ECU (70.1%)
ECU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than East Central University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $3,800 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $3,622 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $20,500)
- ECU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($174 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/