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Overview |
ESU | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ESU | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $174 |
Diversity |
ESU | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
ESU | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Washburn University | ||
| 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
- Washburn University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Washburn University?
- Washburn University is 71.4% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Washburn University than Emporia State University ($20,328.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than ESU ($12,473 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 7.9% lower than costs at Washburn University ($9,308 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washburn University students is 46.3% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($7,818 vs. $5,345)
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or ESU .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ESU (3.41)
ESU vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Washburn University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $3,300 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $39,000)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $2,519 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($16,900 vs. $19,419)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($174 vs. $200)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/