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Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Tabor College | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tabor | ECU | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Tabor | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Tabor | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $174 |
Diversity |
Tabor | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Tabor | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than Tabor based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 637 students)
Tabor vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or ECU?
- Tabor College is 484.1% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.2% higher at Tabor than East Central University ($35,050.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Tabor ($10,221 vs. $21,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 20% lower than costs at Tabor College ($7,752 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 206.3% larger than aid received East Central University ($27,113 vs. $8,853)
Tabor vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Tabor .
- The average SAT score at Tabor College (1007) is 37 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming Tabor students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Tabor (52.7%)
Tabor vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor 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 Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than East Central University (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $4,600 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $6,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tabor graduates. ($16,878 vs. $23,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Tabor graduates. ($174 vs. $237)
- More Tabor 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/