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Overview |
ESU | Central | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,658 | 12,788 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,542 | $8,325 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,855 | $16,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,542 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,441 | $15,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,790 | $6,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
ESU | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 4,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,556 | 3,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.7% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ESU | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $232 |
Diversity |
ESU | Central | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ESU | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 4,658 students)
ESU vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 50.2% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($8,325.00 vs. $5,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Central than Emporia State University ($16,650.00 vs. $13,855.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Central ($15,441 vs. $15,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 3.3% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($10,206 vs. $10,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Emporia State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is 7% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($6,193 vs. $5,790)
ESU vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 20 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming ESU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Central (68.6%)
ESU vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Central? 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 Central and ESU .
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Emporia State University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $2,500 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $3,022 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($19,419 vs. $22,441)
- ESU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($200 vs. $232)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central 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/