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Overview |
ESU | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
ESU | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| 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 |
ESU | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $227 |
Diversity |
ESU | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
ESU | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 42% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 360.9% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.4% higher at Columbia College than Emporia State University ($24,326.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Columbia College ($14,854 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 7.4% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($8,670 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Emporia State University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 156.8% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($13,725 vs. $5,345)
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or ESU .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at ESU (3.41)
ESU vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Columbia College (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $2,800 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $2,615 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $22,034)
- ESU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($200 vs. $227)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/