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Overview |
McPherson College | ECU | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
McPherson College | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $174 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McPherson College | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 11% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or ECU?
- McPherson College is 441.5% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.5% higher at McPherson College than East Central University ($32,494.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than McPherson College ($10,221 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 27.9% lower than costs at McPherson College ($7,752 vs. $9,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 147.6% larger than aid received East Central University ($21,916 vs. $8,853)
McPherson College vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 30 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman McPherson College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at ECU (3.31)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than East Central University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $3,900 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $9,122 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($16,878 vs. $26,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($174 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/