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Overview |
University of West Georgia | ESU | ||
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,893 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westga.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Georgia | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,625 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
University of West Georgia | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,783 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of West Georgia | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Georgia | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $200 |
Diversity |
University of West Georgia | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Georgia | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of West Georgia | 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
- University of West Georgia is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 5,324 students)
University of West Georgia vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Georgia or ESU ?
- Emporia State University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($5,278.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at University of West Georgia than Emporia State University ($15,426.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than University of West Georgia ($14,854 vs. $15,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 21.7% lower than costs at University of West Georgia ($9,308 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Georgia than Emporia State University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Georgia students is 58.1% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($8,452 vs. $5,345)
University of West Georgia vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Georgia or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or University of West Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 85 points higher than at University of West Georgia (945)
- Incoming ESU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of West Georgia (80.1%)
University of West Georgia vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than University of West Georgia (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of West Georgia earn on average $1,400 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $5,581 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Georgia graduates. ($19,419 vs. $25,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Georgia graduates. ($200 vs. $258)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Georgia students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/