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Overview |
ESU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ESU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
ESU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
ESU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 33% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| 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 Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 1,084 students)
ESU vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Harris Stowe State University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($5,424.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at ESU than Harris Stowe State University ($13,195.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than ESU ($10,239 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Harris Stowe State University ($9,308 vs. $9,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harris Stowe State University students is 96.6% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($10,507 vs. $5,345)
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or ESU .
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
ESU vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Harris-Stowe State 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 Harris-Stowe State University and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Harris Stowe State University (43% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $30,100)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $7,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $27,025)
- ESU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/