- Both University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) and East Central University (ECU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Oklahoma.
- USAO has more expensive tuition of $20,190 than ECU ($17,542).
- ECU has tighter acceptance rate of 48.02% than USAO (52.14%).
- ECU has higher SAT scores of 1,044 than USAO (1,035).
- ECU is larger with 3,376 students than USAO (825 students).
| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma View More Rivals | East Central University View More Rivals | |
| #215 in Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #12 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Chickasha, OK | Location | Ada, OK |
USAO| Known as | ECU | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,000 Oklahoma residents $20,190 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,032 Oklahoma residents $17,542 out-of-state |
| Graduate | $5,898 Oklahoma residents $11,973 out-of-state | |
| $11,315 | Financial Aid | $5,955 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $20 |
| 52.14% | Acceptance Rate | 48.02% |
| 36.98% | Yield | 52.99% |
| 1,035 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,044 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 825 | Total Students | 3,376 |
| 825 | Undergraduate | 2,730 |
| 0 | Graduate | 646 |
| 11 | Online Enrollment | 787 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 31% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 60% |
| $36,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 536) $3,330 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,291) $4,028 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,724 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 46 Full-time | Number of Faculties | 141 Full-time 55 Part-time |
| 136 Full-time 54 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 415 Full-time 86 Part-time |
| $51,708 for Faculties $41,935 Part-time | Average Salary | $52,981 for Faculties $37,430 Part-time |