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Overview |
ESU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,658 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,542 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,855 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,542 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,441 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,790 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
ESU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,556 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.7% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
ESU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $211 |
Diversity |
ESU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ESU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ESU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 4,658 students)
ESU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 15% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $5,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at ESU than West Texas A & M University ($13,855.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than West Texas A & M University ($15,441 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 11.6% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($9,449 vs. $10,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Emporia State University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($7,378 vs. $5,790)
ESU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 59 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming ESU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than West Texas A & M University (97.3%)
ESU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than West Texas A & M University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $5,100 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $1,081 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $20,500)
- ESU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($200 vs. $211)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/