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Overview |
ESU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Moore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | hc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $11,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $11,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $7,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $20,952 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $8,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
ESU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 59.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 846/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ESU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $22,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $230 |
Diversity |
ESU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ESU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 52% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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
- Emporia State University is larger than than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 281 students)
ESU vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College?
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College is 125.1% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($11,880.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at ESU than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($13,195.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($14,854 vs. $20,952)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 25.3% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($7,430 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than Emporia State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students is 59.6% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($8,532 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 105 points higher than at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (925)
- Incoming ESU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (20)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (3.1)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (42.9%)
ESU vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates of Emporia State University and Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,000 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $2,894 lower median federal student loan debt than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $22,313)
- ESU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($200 vs. $230)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/