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Overview |
ESU | UWSP | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,658 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,542 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,855 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,542 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,441 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,790 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 86% |
Admission |
ESU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | 1,556 | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.7% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ESU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $251 |
Diversity |
ESU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ESU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ESU | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (8,109 students vs. 4,658 students)
ESU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 28.3% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($7,112.00 vs. $5,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at UWSP than Emporia State University ($16,132.00 vs. $13,855.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than ESU ($14,347 vs. $15,441)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 24% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($8,500 vs. $10,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emporia State University students is 36.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($5,790 vs. $4,255)
ESU vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or ESU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 20 points higher than at ESU (1030)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than UWSP (90.1%)
ESU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or UWSP? 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 UWSP and ESU .
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Emporia State University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $2,700 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $4,941 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($19,419 vs. $24,360)
- ESU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($200 vs. $251)
- More UWSP 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/