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Overview |
ESU | Doane University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ESU | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $258 |
Diversity |
ESU | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ESU | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 34% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Doane University based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 1,879 students)
ESU vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Doane University?
- Doane University is 623.6% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.4% higher at Doane University than Emporia State University ($38,190.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Doane University ($14,854 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 17.1% lower than costs at Doane University ($9,308 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Doane University than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 451.5% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($29,479 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Doane University (1064) is 34 points higher than at ESU (1030)
- Incoming Doane University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman Doane University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Doane University (75.8%)
ESU vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Doane University? 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 Doane University and ESU .
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Emporia State University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $8,700 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $5,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $25,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($200 vs. $258)
- More Doane 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/