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KU Pitt State WSU Johnson County Community College Fort Hays State University ISU UNOMAHA Washburn University University of Missouri-Columbia Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Emporia State University | Kansas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ESU | K-State | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,658 | 19,745 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | k-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | K-State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,542 | $9,964 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,855 | $26,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,542 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,441 | $18,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,790 | $9,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
ESU | K-State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 13,437 | ||
| Admitted | 1,556 | 10,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.7% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | |||
| 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 | K-State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | K-State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $232 |
Diversity |
ESU | K-State | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ESU | K-State | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ESU | K-State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 4,658 students)
ESU vs. K-State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or K-State?
- Kansas State University is 79.8% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $5,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.7% higher at K-State than Emporia State University ($26,838.00 vs. $13,855.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than K-State ($15,441 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 14% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($10,542 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than Emporia State University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 62.2% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($9,391 vs. $5,790)
ESU vs. K-State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or K-State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between K-State or ESU .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than K-State (79.4%)
ESU vs. K-State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or K-State? 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 K-State and ESU .
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Emporia State University (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $3,081 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($19,419 vs. $22,500)
- ESU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($200 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/