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Overview |
ESU | Grace University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 298 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
ESU | Grace University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $183 |
Diversity |
ESU | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ESU | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | - | ||
Campus |
ESU | Grace 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 Grace University based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 298 students)
ESU vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Grace University?
- Grace University is 319.1% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($22,120.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Grace University than Emporia State University ($22,120.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Grace University ($14,854 vs. $19,798)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 27.1% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($7,324 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace University than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace University students is 144.7% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($13,079 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 27 points higher than at Grace University (1003)
- Incoming ESU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Grace University (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Grace University (45.9%)
ESU vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Grace 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 Grace University and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Grace University (43% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $1,669 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,419)
- Grace University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($183 vs. $200)
- More Grace University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/