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Overview |
ESU | McPherson College | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | McPherson, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 822 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | mcpherson.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | McPherson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $32,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $32,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $9,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $25,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $21,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | McPherson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 1,445 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ESU | McPherson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | McPherson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $268 |
Diversity |
ESU | McPherson College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ESU | McPherson College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 62% | ||
Campus |
ESU | McPherson 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 822 students)
ESU vs. McPherson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or McPherson College?
- McPherson College is 515.6% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.3% higher at McPherson College than Emporia State University ($32,494.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than McPherson College ($14,854 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 6.6% lower than costs at McPherson College ($9,308 vs. $9,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 310% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($21,916 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. McPherson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or McPherson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McPherson College or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 90 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming ESU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
ESU vs. McPherson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or McPherson 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 McPherson College and ESU .
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Emporia State University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $5,200 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $6,581 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $26,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/