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Overview |
Grand View University | ESU | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,827 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #884 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grandview.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand View University | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,418 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,418 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,956 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,236 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,893 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Grand View University | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 1,856 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grand View University | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand View University | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,908 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $200 |
Diversity |
Grand View University | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Grand View University | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Grand View University | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Grand View University based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 1,827 students)
Grand View University vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand View University or ESU ?
- Grand View University is 495.3% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($31,418.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.1% higher at Grand View University than Emporia State University ($31,418.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Grand View University ($14,854 vs. $20,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 17.7% lower than costs at Grand View University ($9,308 vs. $10,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand View University than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand View University students is 328.3% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($22,893 vs. $5,345)
Grand View University vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grand View University or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Grand View University .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 61 points higher than at Grand View University (969)
- Incoming ESU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Grand View University (21)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Grand View University (3.3)
- Grand View University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than ESU (95.7%)
Grand View University vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand View University or ESU ? 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 ESU and Grand View University.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Grand View University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Grand View University earn on average $4,900 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $4,489 lower median federal student loan debt than Grand View University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $23,908)
- ESU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Grand View University graduates. ($200 vs. $247)
- More Grand View University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/