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Overview |
ESU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,658 | 7,341 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,542 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,855 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,542 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,441 | $18,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,790 | $7,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 86% |
Admission |
ESU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 12,221 | ||
| Admitted | 1,556 | 6,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.7% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ESU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $317 |
Diversity |
ESU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ESU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 4,658 students)
ESU vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Southern University and A & M College?
- Emporia State University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,542.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.3% higher at ESU than Southern University and A & M College ($13,855.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Southern University and A & M College ($15,441 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 12.6% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($9,366 vs. $10,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Southern University and A & M College (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is 22.8% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($7,112 vs. $5,790)
ESU vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 119 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming ESU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
ESU vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (43% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $11,331 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $30,750)
- ESU graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($200 vs. $317)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/