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Overview |
ESU | MCC | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 132 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | mccks.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | MCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $17,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $8,976 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $22,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $9,622 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | MCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 98 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 47 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 48%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 72.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ESU | MCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | MCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | N/A |
Diversity |
ESU | MCC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
ESU | MCC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ESU | MCC | ||
| 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 MCC based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 132 students)
ESU vs. MCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or MCC?
- Manhattan Christian College is 222.4% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($17,014.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at MCC than Emporia State University ($17,014.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than MCC ($14,854 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 3.7% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($8,976 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan Christian College students is 80% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($9,622 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. MCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or MCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCC or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 5 points higher than at MCC (1025)
- Incoming ESU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MCC (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MCC (3.24)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than MCC (48%)
ESU vs. MCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or MCC? 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 MCC and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Manhattan Christian College (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $36,700)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/