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Overview |
Seminole State | ESU | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,104 | 4,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,498 | $5,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $13,855 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,608 | $10,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,889 | $15,441 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,215 | $5,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 89% |
Admission |
Seminole State | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.3% | ||
| 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 |
Seminole State | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $200 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Seminole State | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (14,104 students vs. 4,658 students)
Seminole State vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or ESU ?
- Emporia State University is 121.9% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($5,542.00 vs. $2,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at ESU than Seminole State College of Florida ($13,855.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than ESU ($2,889 vs. $15,441)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 123.9% lower than costs at Seminole State College of Florida ($10,542 vs. $23,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Seminole State College of Florida (89% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seminole State College of Florida students is 7.3% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($6,215 vs. $5,790)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole State 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 Seminole State.
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $9,392 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($10,027 vs. $19,419)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($103 vs. $200)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/