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Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Sterling College | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SC | ECU | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
SC | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 960/1078 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
SC | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $174 |
Diversity |
SC | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SC | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SC | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 706 students)
SC vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or ECU?
- Sterling College is 374.9% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at SC than East Central University ($28,500.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than SC ($10,221 vs. $22,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 20.4% lower than costs at Sterling College ($7,752 vs. $9,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 122.9% larger than aid received East Central University ($19,729 vs. $8,853)
SC vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or SC .
- The average SAT score at Sterling College (990) is 20 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming SC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ECU (3.31)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than SC (61.1%)
SC vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC 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 SC.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than East Central University (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $2,900 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,400)
- East Central University students graduate with a $7,785 lower median federal student loan debt than SC graduates. ($16,878 vs. $24,663)
- ECU graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than SC graduates. ($174 vs. $255)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/