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Overview |
ESU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
ESU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ESU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $193 |
Diversity |
ESU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
ESU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 50% | ||
Campus |
ESU | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 1,508 students)
ESU vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 545.7% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.3% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Emporia State University ($34,082.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($14,854 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 5.8% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($9,308 vs. $9,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Emporia State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 325.8% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($22,757 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 15 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming ESU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
ESU vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and ESU .
- The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is higher than Emporia State University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $8,400 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $669 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,419)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($193 vs. $200)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/