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Overview |
ESU | National American University-Independence | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Independence, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 83 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | national.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | National American University-Independence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $7,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 0% |
Admission |
ESU | National American University-Independence | ||
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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 | National American University-Independence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | National American University-Independence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $33,565 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $347 |
Diversity |
ESU | National American University-Independence | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ESU | National American University-Independence | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | - | ||
Campus |
ESU | National American University-Independence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than National American University-Independence based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 83 students)
ESU vs. National American University-Independence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or National American University-Independence?
- National American University Independence is 184.2% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at National American University-Independence than Emporia State University ($15,000.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National American University Independence are 29.9% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($7,164 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than National American University Independence (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emporia State University students is ?% larger than aid received National American University Independence ($5,345 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or National American University-Independence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National American University-Independence or ESU .
ESU vs. National American University-Independence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or National American University-Independence? 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 National American University-Independence and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than National American University Independence (43% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from National American University Independence earn on average $500 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $14,146 lower median federal student loan debt than National American University-Independence graduates. ($19,419 vs. $33,565)
- ESU graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than National American University-Independence graduates. ($200 vs. $347)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National American University-Independence students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/