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Overview |
Santa Fe College | ESU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 89% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Santa Fe College | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $200 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 5,324 students)
Santa Fe College vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or ESU ?
- Emporia State University is 181.9% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($5,278.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.9% higher at ESU than Santa Fe College ($13,195.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than ESU ($11,380 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 7.5% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($9,308 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Santa Fe College (89% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emporia State University students is 120.3% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($5,345 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $8,394 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($11,025 vs. $19,419)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($113 vs. $200)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/