University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) vs ECSU-Willimantic

In this comprehensive comparison, we delve into the distinct characteristics of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) and Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU), providing valuable insights for prospective students seeking the ideal academic environment. While both institutions offer unique educational experiences, they differ in several key aspects. USAO boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students, while ECSU maintains a slightly higher graduation rate. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover further contrasts in popular majors, student body demographics, and more, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Eastern Connecticut State University	University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Overview
Location	Willimantic, Connecticut	Chickasha, Oklahoma
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Trimester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	77.0%	54.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.2%	63.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	$40
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	4,630	1,078
Total number of admissions given out	3,389	684
Admitted students who chose to enroll	784	247
Yield rate	23.1%	36.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $25,620 Out of state: $39,024	In state: $20,580 Out of state: $31,440
Average net price	$19,054	$9,573
Tuition	In state: $6,162 Out of state: $18,436	In state: $6,390 Out of state: $17,250
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,270 Meal plan: $6,164	Room/dormitory: $3,170 Meal plan: $3,400
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	95.0% Average amount $8,680	93.0% Average amount $10,998
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,285	42.0% Average amount $5,221
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $12,507	4.0% Average amount $9,182

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,145 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%	849 Men 35.8% Women 64.2%
Graduate students	174 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	13.0%	N/A
International students	0.6%	9.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	2,435	536
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Connecticut Mississippi North Carolina New York Rhode Island	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Psychology Education Liberal Arts Health Professions	Visual & Performing Arts Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.0%	38.7%
Dropout rate	41.6%	34.3%
Transferred out	N/A	26.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,410 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $70,171 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,288 Year 2: $58,479 Year 3: $63,206 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,596 Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $56,642 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,082 Year 2: $44,305 Year 3: $55,290 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,802 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $52,374 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,427 Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $48,234 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,681 Year 2: $39,099 Year 3: $47,307 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,052 Year 2: $43,128 Year 3: $47,145 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,483 Year 2: $31,423 Year 3: $46,610 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,969 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $44,335	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,104 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,657 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,777 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,642 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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