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FSW Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus South Florida Community College HCC Francis Marion University| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | ECU | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,411 | 3,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $6,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $25,740 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,151 | $9,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,996 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 91% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 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 |
SCF | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $174 |
Diversity |
SCF | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SCF | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SCF | 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
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (8,411 students vs. 3,200 students)
SCF vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or ECU?
- East Central University is 166.4% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($6,300.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 568.5% higher at ECU than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($15,810.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than SCF ($9,355 vs. $22,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 232% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($7,752 vs. $25,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 27.4% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,911 vs. $6,996)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or SCF .
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $6,600 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $8,268 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($8,610 vs. $16,878)
- SCF graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($89 vs. $174)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/