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Overview |
PSC | ECU | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,963 | 3,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $6,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,832 | $9,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,253 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
PSC | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,161 | ||
| Admitted | - | 761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.6% | ||
| 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 | 935/1055 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $174 |
Diversity |
PSC | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PSC | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Polk State College is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (7,963 students vs. 3,200 students)
PSC vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or ECU?
- East Central University is 153.7% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($6,300.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at ECU than Polk State College ($15,810.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than PSC ($9,355 vs. $9,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 7.6% lower than costs at Polk State College ($7,752 vs. $8,339)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Polk State College (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 69.6% larger than aid received Polk State College ($8,911 vs. $5,253)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or PSC .
PSC vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $6,300 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $7,378 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $16,878)
- PSC graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($98 vs. $174)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/