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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ECU | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $174 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 1,508 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or ECU?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 467.9% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.9% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than East Central University ($34,082.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($10,221 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 27% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($7,752 vs. $9,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than East Central University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 157.1% larger than aid received East Central University ($22,757 vs. $8,853)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 45 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene University 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is higher than East Central University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $7,100 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $1,872 lower median federal student loan debt than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $18,750)
- ECU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates. ($174 vs. $193)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/