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Overview |
ESU | MACU | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
ESU | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ESU | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $283 |
Diversity |
ESU | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ESU | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ESU | MACU | ||
| 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 MACU based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 2,442 students)
ESU vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 232.9% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at MACU than Emporia State University ($17,568.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than MACU ($14,854 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 7.8% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($8,632 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid America Christian University than Emporia State University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 142.6% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($12,967 vs. $5,345)
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or ESU .
ESU vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or MACU? 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 MACU and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Mid America Christian University (43% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $6,000 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $8,019 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($19,419 vs. $27,438)
- ESU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($200 vs. $283)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/