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Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ATU| University of the Ozarks | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | ECU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Ozarks | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 |
Ozarks | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $174 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ozarks | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | 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 Ozarks based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or ECU?
- University of the Ozarks is 315.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Ozarks than East Central University ($24,950.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Ozarks ($10,221 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 7.8% lower than costs at University of the Ozarks ($7,752 vs. $8,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than East Central University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 117.1% larger than aid received East Central University ($19,224 vs. $8,853)
Ozarks vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 64 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at ECU (3.31)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than East Central University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $1,900 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $5,662 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($16,878 vs. $22,540)
- ECU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($174 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/