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Overview |
ESU | Fontbonne University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 944 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | fontbonne.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Fontbonne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $27,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $27,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $10,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $20,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $22,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
ESU | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 880 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 831 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Fontbonne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $268 |
Diversity |
ESU | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ESU | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Fontbonne University | ||
| 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
- Emporia State University is larger than than Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 944 students)
ESU vs. Fontbonne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Fontbonne University?
- Fontbonne University is 430.4% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($27,996.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at Fontbonne University than Emporia State University ($27,996.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Fontbonne University ($14,854 vs. $20,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 16.6% lower than costs at Fontbonne University ($9,308 vs. $10,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fontbonne University than Emporia State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fontbonne University students is 316.9% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($22,284 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Fontbonne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Fontbonne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fontbonne University or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Fontbonne University (1050) is 20 points higher than at ESU (1030)
- Incoming Fontbonne University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fontbonne University (3.3)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Fontbonne University (94.4%)
ESU vs. Fontbonne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is the same as at Fontbonne University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Fontbonne University earn on average $7,400 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $6,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Fontbonne University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $26,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Fontbonne University graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fontbonne University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/