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Overview |
ESU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 859 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $31,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $31,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $22,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $21,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
ESU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 1,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 944 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $256 |
Diversity |
ESU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ESU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 56% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 859 students)
ESU vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 505.3% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.1% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Emporia State University ($31,950.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($14,854 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 16% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($9,308 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than Emporia State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 302.9% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($21,537 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Kansas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kansas Wesleyan University or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 10 points higher than at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020)
- Incoming ESU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
ESU vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Kansas Wesleyan 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 Kansas Wesleyan University and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $3,500 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $5,406 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $24,825)
- ESU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($200 vs. $256)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/