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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | ECU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 89% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 960/1078 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $174 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 3,376 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or ECU?
- East Central University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.5% higher at ECU than Southern University and A & M College ($15,361.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Southern University and A & M College ($10,221 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 20.8% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($7,752 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Southern University and A & M College (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,853 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 59 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming ECU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (34% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,000)
- East Central University students graduate with a $13,872 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($16,878 vs. $30,750)
- ECU graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($174 vs. $317)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/