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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | ESU | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Graceland University-Lamoni | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $200 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 1,237 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or ESU ?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 492.1% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.8% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Emporia State University ($31,250.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Graceland University-Lamoni ($14,854 vs. $16,627)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 8.5% lower than costs at Graceland University Lamoni ($9,308 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 456.7% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($29,753 vs. $5,345)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 69 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming ESU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Emporia State University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Graceland University Lamoni earn on average $2,000 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $4,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($19,419 vs. $23,544)
- ESU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($200 vs. $243)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/