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Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Governors State University | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | ECU | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
GSU | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $174 |
Diversity |
GSU | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
GSU | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GSU | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 3,376 students)
GSU vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or ECU?
- Governors State University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at ECU than Governors State University ($15,361.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than ECU ($9,833 vs. $10,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 41.9% lower than costs at Governors State University ($7,752 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 35.4% larger than aid received East Central University ($11,987 vs. $8,853)
GSU vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or GSU .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 59 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming ECU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ECU (3.31)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or ECU? 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 ECU and GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $372 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($16,878 vs. $17,250)
- ECU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($174 vs. $178)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/