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Overview |
Seminole State | ECU | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,104 | 3,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,498 | $6,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,608 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,889 | $9,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,215 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 91% |
Admission |
Seminole State | 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 |
Seminole State | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $174 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Seminole State | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (14,104 students vs. 3,200 students)
Seminole State vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or ECU?
- East Central University is 152.2% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($6,300.00 vs. $2,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at ECU than Seminole State College of Florida ($15,810.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than ECU ($2,889 vs. $9,355)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 204.5% lower than costs at Seminole State College of Florida ($7,752 vs. $23,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Seminole State College of Florida (91% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 43.4% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($8,911 vs. $6,215)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole State 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 Seminole State.
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $6,851 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($10,027 vs. $16,878)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($103 vs. $174)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/