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Overview |
Shawnee State University | ECU | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,206 | 3,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,622 | $6,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,157 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,815 | $9,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,173 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | 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 | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Shawnee State University | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $174 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (3,206 students vs. 3,200 students)
Shawnee State University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or ECU?
- Shawnee State University is 52.7% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($9,622.00 vs. $6,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Shawnee State University than East Central University ($16,157.00 vs. $15,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Shawnee State University ($9,355 vs. $14,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 62.2% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($7,752 vs. $12,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Shawnee State University (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($8,911 vs. $7,173)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Shawnee State University (34% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $6,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $23,712)
- ECU graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($174 vs. $245)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/