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Overview |
Donnelly College | ESU | ||
| Location | Kansas City, KS | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 358 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | donnelly.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Donnelly College | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,256 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,256 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,283 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,447 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
Donnelly 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 |
Donnelly College | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Donnelly College | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,300 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $200 |
Diversity |
Donnelly College | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Donnelly College | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Donnelly College | 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 Donnelly College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 358 students)
Donnelly College vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Donnelly College or ESU ?
- Donnelly College is 56.4% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($8,256.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at ESU than Donnelly College ($13,195.00 vs. $8,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Donnelly College ($14,854 vs. $18,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 13.9% lower than costs at Donnelly College ($9,308 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Donnelly College than Emporia State University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Donnelly College students is 76.7% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($9,447 vs. $5,345)
Which college is harder to get into, Donnelly College or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Donnelly College .
Donnelly College vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Donnelly 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 Donnelly College.
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Donnelly College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $25,800)
- Donnelly College students graduate with a $11,119 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($8,300 vs. $19,419)
- Donnelly College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($85 vs. $200)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Donnelly College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/