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Overview |
ESU | USAO | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
ESU | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
ESU | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | N/A |
Diversity |
ESU | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ESU | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ESU | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 825 students)
ESU vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 25.6% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at USAO than Emporia State University ($17,820.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than ESU ($8,390 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 33% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($7,000 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Emporia State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 128.3% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($12,201 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 31 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming ESU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than USAO (56.3%)
ESU vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or USAO? 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 USAO and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $36,100)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/