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Overview |
MCC | ECU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 132 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccks.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,014 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,976 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,622 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
MCC | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 98 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 47 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48%Open | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 72.3%Open | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCC | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $174 |
Diversity |
MCC | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCC | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MCC | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 132 students)
MCC vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or ECU?
- Manhattan Christian College is 183.5% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($17,014.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at MCC than East Central University ($17,014.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than MCC ($10,221 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 15.8% lower than costs at Manhattan Christian College ($7,752 vs. $8,976)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan Christian College students is 8.7% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,622 vs. $8,853)
MCC vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or MCC .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan Christian College (1025) is 55 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming MCC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at MCC (3.24)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than MCC (48%)
MCC vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC 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 MCC.
- The graduation rate at MCC is higher than East Central University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $3,600 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,700)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/