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Overview |
ESU | WWU | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
ESU | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $221 |
Diversity |
ESU | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
ESU | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ESU | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 1,508 students)
ESU vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or WWU?
- William Woods University is 402.1% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.8% higher at WWU than Emporia State University ($26,500.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than WWU ($14,854 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 12.3% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,308 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Emporia State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 282.2% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($20,431 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or ESU .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 5 points higher than at ESU (1030)
- Incoming WWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WWU (3.4)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than WWU (61.5%)
ESU vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or WWU? 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 WWU and ESU .
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Emporia State University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $400 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,600)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $2,018 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($19,419 vs. $21,437)
- ESU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WWU graduates. ($200 vs. $221)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/