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Overview |
Central Christian College | ESU | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 571 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralchristian.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Christian College | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,000 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,732 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,158 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
Central Christian College | 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 | 3.24 | 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 |
Central Christian College | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Christian College | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $200 |
Diversity |
Central Christian College | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Central Christian College | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Central Christian College | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Central Christian College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 571 students)
Central Christian College vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Christian College or ESU ?
- Central Christian College of Kansas is 277% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($19,900.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at Central Christian College than Emporia State University ($19,900.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Central Christian College ($14,854 vs. $15,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Christian College of Kansas are 16.3% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($8,000 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Christian College of Kansas than Emporia State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Christian College of Kansas students is 221% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($17,158 vs. $5,345)
Which college is harder to get into, Central Christian College or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Central Christian College .
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Central Christian College (3.24)
Central Christian College vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Christian 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 Central Christian College.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Central Christian College of Kansas (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Central Christian College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,600)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $5,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Central Christian College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $25,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Central Christian College graduates. ($200 vs. $258)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Christian College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/