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Overview |
Park University | ECU | ||
| Location | Parkville, MO | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,662 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | park.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Park University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,231 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,231 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,858 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,043 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 89% |
Admission |
Park University | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | - | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Park University | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Park University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $174 |
Diversity |
Park University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Park University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Park 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
- Park University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 3,376 students)
Park University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Park University or ECU?
- Park University is 103.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($12,231.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at ECU than Park University ($15,361.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Park University ($10,221 vs. $15,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 7.5% lower than costs at Park University ($7,752 vs. $8,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Park University (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 25.7% larger than aid received Park University ($8,853 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Park University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Park University .
Park University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Park 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 Park University.
- The graduation rate at Park University is higher than East Central University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Park University earn on average $9,300 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $2,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Park University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $19,500)
- ECU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Park University graduates. ($174 vs. $201)
- More Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/