- Both East Central University (ECU) and Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- ECU has more expensive tuition of $17,542 than NWOSU ($11,664).
- ECU has tighter acceptance rate of 48.02% than NWOSU (83.04%).
- ECU has higher SAT scores of 1,044 than NWOSU (940).
- ECU is larger with 3,376 students than NWOSU (1,852 students).
East Central University View More Rivals | Northwestern Oklahoma State University View More Rivals | |
| #12 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #14 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ada, OK | Location | Alva, OK |
ECU| Known as | NWOSU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,032 Oklahoma residents $17,542 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $5,970 Oklahoma residents $11,664 out-of-state |
| $5,898 Oklahoma residents $11,973 out-of-state | Graduate | $5,320 Oklahoma residents $10,324 out-of-state |
| $5,955 | Financial Aid | $7,661 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 | Application Fee | $25 |
| 48.02% | Acceptance Rate | 83.04% |
| 52.99% | Yield | 41.81% |
| 1,044 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 940 SAT, 18 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,376 | Total Students | 1,852 |
| 2,730 | Undergraduate | 1,647 |
| 646 | Graduate | 205 |
| 787 | Online Enrollment | 268 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 31% | Graduation Rate | 26% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 60% |
| $42,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,291) $4,028 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 886) $2,020 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,724 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $3,360 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 141 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 83 Full-time 56 Part-time |
| 415 Full-time 86 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 224 Full-time 94 Part-time |
| $52,981 for Faculties $37,430 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,282 for Faculties $38,565 Part-time |