Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
NSU K-State KU Pitt State Morgan State Bowie State University RU WSU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University Johnson County Community College| Emporia State University | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ESU | VSU | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | vsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ESU | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $5,540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
ESU | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ESU | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ESU | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $305 |
Diversity |
ESU | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
ESU | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ESU | VSU | ||
| 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 4,648 students)
ESU vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 5% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at VSU than Emporia State University ($16,542.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than VSU ($14,854 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 24% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,308 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Emporia State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 115.1% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($11,498 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 173 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming ESU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at VSU (2.85)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than VSU (89.7%)
ESU vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or VSU? 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 VSU and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Virginia State University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $36,700)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $10,081 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($19,419 vs. $29,500)
- ESU graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($200 vs. $305)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/