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Overview |
Daytona State College | ESU | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,584 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daytonastate.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Daytona State College | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,072 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,960 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,600 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,674 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,247 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 89% |
Admission |
Daytona State 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 | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Daytona State College | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Daytona State College | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,010 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $82 | $200 |
Diversity |
Daytona State College | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Daytona State College | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Daytona State College | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Daytona State College is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (11,584 students vs. 5,324 students)
Daytona State College vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Daytona State College or ESU ?
- Emporia State University is 71.8% more expensive to attend than Daytona State College for in-state tuition ($5,278.00 vs. $3,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at ESU than Daytona State College ($13,195.00 vs. $11,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daytona State College than ESU ($5,674 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daytona State College are 22.5% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($7,600 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Daytona State College (89% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Daytona State College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($6,247 vs. $5,345)
Which college is harder to get into, Daytona State College or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Daytona State College .
Daytona State College vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Daytona State 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 Daytona State College.
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Daytona State College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $31,300)
- Daytona State College students graduate with a $11,409 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($8,010 vs. $19,419)
- Daytona State College graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($82 vs. $200)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Daytona State College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/