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Overview |
ECU | WVSU | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
ECU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,200 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 841 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $240 |
Diversity |
ECU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 10% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
ECU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ECU | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 3,376 students)
ECU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at ECU than West Virginia State University ($15,361.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than WVSU ($10,221 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 57.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($7,752 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than East Central University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 7.1% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,482 vs. $8,853)
ECU vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 43 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than ECU (70.1%)
ECU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or WVSU? 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 WVSU and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than West Virginia State University (34% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $7,600 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,700)
- East Central University students graduate with a $6,372 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($16,878 vs. $23,250)
- ECU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($174 vs. $240)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/