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Ada, OK · Claremore, OK
| East Central University | Rogers State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $8,683/yr | $15,314/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,151/yr | $13,714/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,671 | $20,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $6,402/yr | $14,130/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $7,155/yr | $15,125/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $12,154/yr | $17,978/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $10,702/yr | $19,675/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $187/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,516/yr | $9,882/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,124/yr | $12,984/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,590/yr | $800/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,332/yr | $7,492/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $18,459/yr | $21,064/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,032/yr | $7,750/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,842/yr | $16,410/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 45% | 40% |
| Students taking federal loans | 36% | 37% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 58% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 900–1120 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1049 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–24 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–24 · Math 16–22 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 1,161 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 761 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 370 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 49% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 3% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 100% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Not considered | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | No data reported |
| Class rank | Required | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Not considered | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 34% | 29% |
| Freshmen who come back | 61% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,962/yr | $43,166/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $27,580–$65,215 | $24,620–$64,187 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 39% | 30% |
| White students graduating | 36% | 34% |
| Black students graduating | 22% | 11% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 38% | 20% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 43% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $40,677/yr | $39,324/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 61% |
| Graduate on time | 23% | 19% |
| Pell students who graduate | 27% | 20% |
| First-gen students who finish | 39% | 24% |
| Low-income students who finish | 36% | 19% |
| Students who transfer out | 21% | 21% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,292/yr | $40,612/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 15% · Health Professions 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Health Professions 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 15% of degrees | Health Professions — 23% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Public Administration & Social Service — 9% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $71,297/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $74,438/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 15% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,467 | 2,657 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 733 | 137 |
| Average professor pay | $5,650/mo | $6,427/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 43% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $35,364 | $32,701 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Ada, OK | Claremore, OK |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1909 | 1909 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 7.9% | 2.3% |
| Men | 40% | 40% |
| Women | 60% | 60% |
| White students | 47% | 51% |
| Black students | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Asian students | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Two or more races | 7.4% | 11% |
| Other / not reported | 22% | 19% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 46% | 43% |
| Part-time students | 15% | 21% |
| Students age 25+ | 23% | 24% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,556/yr | $5,581/yr |
| Endowment | $43.5M | $19.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,291 | 825 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $3,133/yr | $6,935/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,100/yr | $3,760/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 9 | 10 |
| Student athletes | 360 | 234 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.8M | $1.7M |
| Athletics budget | $5.6M | $5.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.6M | $5.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $51,737 | $35,295 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.