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TU UMES Southeastern Oklahoma State University UMBC Daemen College UCO-Central Culinary Institute of America NSU Morgan State Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Bowie State University| University of Baltimore | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | ECU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 89% |
Admission |
UB | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 |
UB | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $174 |
Diversity |
UB | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UB | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or ECU?
- University of Baltimore is 21.6% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at UB than East Central University ($20,746.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than UB ($10,221 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 149.6% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($7,752 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than University of Baltimore (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 17.4% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($8,853 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 2 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming UB students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than ECU (70.1%)
UB vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $20,300 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $4,622 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($16,878 vs. $21,500)
- ECU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($174 vs. $222)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/