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Overview |
CSU | ESU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
CSU | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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 |
CSU | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $200 |
Diversity |
CSU | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or ESU ?
- Chicago State University is 45.1% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at ESU than Chicago State University ($13,195.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than ESU ($6,446 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 48.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,308 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Emporia State University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 197.3% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($15,891 vs. $5,345)
CSU vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 155 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming ESU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSU (3.18)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Chicago State University (43% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,300)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $11,831 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($19,419 vs. $31,250)
- ESU graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($200 vs. $323)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/