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Overview |
ESU | Union College | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ESU | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
ESU | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ESU | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 59% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 694 students)
ESU vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Union College?
- Union College is 391.1% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($25,920.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.4% higher at Union College than Emporia State University ($25,920.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Union College ($14,854 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 20.1% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($7,750 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 186.1% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($15,293 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Union College (1050) is 20 points higher than at ESU (1030)
- Incoming Union College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at ESU (3.41)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than ESU (95.7%)
ESU vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Union 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 Union College and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Union College (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $7,200 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $7,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $27,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/