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Overview |
ESU | Park University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
ESU | Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ESU | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $201 |
Diversity |
ESU | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
ESU | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 60% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Park University | ||
| 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
- Park University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Park University?
- Park University is 131.7% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($12,231.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at ESU than Park University ($13,195.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Park University ($14,854 vs. $15,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 11.7% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($8,330 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Park University (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Park University students is 31.8% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($7,043 vs. $5,345)
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or ESU .
ESU vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Park University? 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 Park University and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Park University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Park University earn on average $10,600 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $81 lower median federal student loan debt than Park University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $19,500)
- ESU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Park University graduates. ($200 vs. $201)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/