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Overview |
ESU | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | |||
| 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 | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $245 |
Diversity |
ESU | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
ESU | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 50% | ||
Campus |
ESU | University of St. Mary | ||
| 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
- Emporia State University is larger than than University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 1,267 students)
ESU vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or University of St. Mary ?
- University of Saint Mary is 495.9% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($31,450.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.3% higher at University of St. Mary than Emporia State University ($31,450.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than University of St. Mary ($14,854 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 2.6% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($9,070 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 342.2% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($23,638 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 52 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Incoming ESU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of St. Mary (81.9%)
ESU vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or University of St. Mary ? 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 University of St. Mary and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than University of Saint Mary (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Mary earn on average $2,200 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $4,331 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St. Mary graduates. ($19,419 vs. $23,750)
- ESU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of St. Mary graduates. ($200 vs. $245)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary 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/