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Overview |
ESU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 76% |
Admission |
ESU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
ESU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $258 |
Diversity |
ESU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ESU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ESU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 23.5% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($6,519.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than Emporia State University ($15,694.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than ESU ($13,322 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 18% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($7,890 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (89% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emporia State University students is 27.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($5,345 vs. $4,187)
ESU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or ESU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 20 points higher than at ESU (1030)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
ESU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and ESU .
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Emporia State University (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $5,600 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $5,552 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($19,419 vs. $24,971)
- ESU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($200 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/