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Overview |
Allen College | ESU | ||
| Location | Waterloo, IA | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allencollege.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen College | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,236 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,236 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,509 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,625 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Allen College | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allen College | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen College | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $200 |
Diversity |
Allen College | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Allen College | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Allen College | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 497 students)
Allen College vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen College or ESU ?
- Allen College is 264.5% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($19,236.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Allen College than Emporia State University ($19,236.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Allen College ($14,854 vs. $31,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 27.9% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($7,280 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen College than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emporia State University students is 228.9% larger than aid received Allen College ($5,345 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Allen College or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Allen College .
Allen College vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen College or ESU ? 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 ESU and Allen College.
- The graduation rate at Allen College is higher than Emporia State University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Allen College earn on average $10,100 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $39,000)
- Allen College students graduate with a $2,669 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($16,750 vs. $19,419)
- Allen College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($173 vs. $200)
- More Allen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/