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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | ESU | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Briar Cliff University | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $200 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 927 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or ESU ?
- Briar Cliff University is 528.6% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($33,180.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.5% higher at Briar Cliff University than Emporia State University ($33,180.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Briar Cliff University ($14,854 vs. $21,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Briar Cliff University ($9,308 vs. $9,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than Emporia State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 397.9% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($26,614 vs. $5,345)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Briar Cliff University vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University 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 Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Briar Cliff University is higher than Emporia State University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Briar Cliff University earn on average $3,500 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $5,081 lower median federal student loan debt than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $24,500)
- ESU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($200 vs. $253)
- More Briar Cliff University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/