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Overview |
ESU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 76% |
Admission |
ESU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ESU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $240 |
Diversity |
ESU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ESU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 35% | ||
Campus |
ESU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or UW-Eau Claire?
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is 39.5% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($7,361.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at UW-Eau Claire than Emporia State University ($16,074.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than UW-Eau Claire ($14,854 vs. $15,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 3.3% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($9,014 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (89% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emporia State University students is 25.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($5,345 vs. $4,251)
ESU vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or ESU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 80 points higher than at ESU (1030)
- Incoming UW-Eau Claire students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.6%)
ESU vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and ESU .
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Emporia State University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $8,900 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $3,831 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($19,419 vs. $23,250)
- ESU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($200 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/