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Overview |
ESU | Midland College | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,658 | 5,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,542 | $3,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,855 | $5,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,542 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,441 | $6,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,790 | $5,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 72% |
Admission |
ESU | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,556 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2026 |
Academics |
ESU | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $56 |
Diversity |
ESU | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ESU | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Midland College | ||
| 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
- Midland College is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (5,219 students vs. 4,658 students)
ESU vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Midland College?
- Emporia State University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($5,542.00 vs. $3,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.1% higher at ESU than Midland College ($13,855.00 vs. $5,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than ESU ($6,396 vs. $15,441)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 75.7% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($6,000 vs. $10,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Midland College (89% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emporia State University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Midland College ($5,790 vs. $5,502)
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or ESU .
ESU vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Midland 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 Midland College and ESU .
- Graduates from Midland College earn on average $5,000 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $13,919 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $19,419)
- Midland College graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($56 vs. $200)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midland College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/