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Overview |
ESU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 1,671 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | ranken.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $15,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $15,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $8,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $15,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 69% |
Admission |
ESU | Ranken Technical College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ESU | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $13,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $142 |
Diversity |
ESU | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 91% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ESU | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 18% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| 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 Ranken Technical College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 1,671 students)
ESU vs. Ranken Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Ranken Technical College?
- Ranken Technical College is 197.8% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($15,720.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Ranken Technical College than Emporia State University ($15,720.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Ranken Technical College ($14,854 vs. $15,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ranken Technical College are 14.2% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($8,150 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Ranken Technical College (89% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ranken Technical College students is 110.8% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($11,268 vs. $5,345)
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Ranken Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ranken Technical College or ESU .
ESU vs. Ranken Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Ranken Technical College? 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 Ranken Technical College and ESU .
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than Emporia State University (100% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ranken Technical College earn on average $11,000 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $39,000)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $5,669 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($13,750 vs. $19,419)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($142 vs. $200)
- More Ranken Technical College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/