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University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) vs Emporia State

Nestled in the picturesque Rocky Mountains, University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and Emporia State University (ESU) in the heartland of Kansas offer distinct educational experiences. UCCS boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students to pursue their academic aspirations. ESU, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. While both universities offer a diverse range of majors, UCCS excels in engineering and computer science, while ESU shines in education and nursing. Explore the detailed comparison table to uncover more intriguing differences between these two institutions, and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.
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Emporia State University

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Overview

Location Emporia, Kansas Colorado Springs, Colorado
Campus setting Town: Remote City: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 74.0% 67.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 88.4% 95.3%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $30
Graduate: $50
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $60
SAT range N/A N/A
ACT range N/A N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants 1,419 11,900
Total number of admissions given out 1,254 11,337
Admitted students who chose to enroll 481 1,409
Yield rate 38.4% 12.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Not required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Not required Not required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $21,413
Out of state: $29,330
In state: $26,306
Out of state: $38,762
Average net price $14,564 $15,547
Tuition
In state: $5,278
Out of state: $13,195
In state: $7,296
Out of state: $19,752
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $6,100
Meal plan: $3,852
$11,458
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 90.0%
Average amount $5,147 		71.0%
Average amount $6,940
Students receiving federal student loan 72.0%
Average amount $5,327 		34.0%
Average amount $5,047
Students taking out private loans 7.0%
Average amount $9,499 		7.0%
Average amount $15,415

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 2,948
Men 35.1% Women 64.9% 		10,002
Men 45.8% Women 54.2%
Graduate students 2,667
Men 29.4% Women 70.6% 		2,029
Men 40.0% Women 60.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students 8.1% 22.0%
International students 4.8% 1.3%
Campus local/setting Town: Remote City: Large
Dormitory capacity 892 1,719
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Texas Nebraska Colorado Texas California Illinois Minnesota

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Education
  • Business
  • Library Science
  • Health Professions
  • Psychology
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio 17:1 16:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 49.9% 44.1%
Dropout rate 36.4% 16.8%
Transferred out 11.3% 35.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,583
  • Year 2: $67,660
  • Year 3: $75,736
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,717
  • Year 2: $59,485
  • Year 3: $61,686
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,925
  • Year 2: $52,889
  • Year 3: $55,796
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,882
  • Year 2: $50,439
  • Year 3: $53,869
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $41,077
  • Year 2: $41,565
  • Year 3: $52,702
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,816
  • Year 2: $52,941
  • Year 3: $52,626
Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $51,180
  • Year 2: $47,260
  • Year 3: $49,818
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $37,389
  • Year 2: $42,235
  • Year 3: $49,202
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,521
  • Year 2: $47,260
  • Year 3: $49,001
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $45,868
  • Year 2: $45,435
  • Year 3: $48,342
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $96,442
  • Year 2: $92,358
  • Year 3: $103,568
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,849
  • Year 2: $67,240
  • Year 3: $77,111
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,511
  • Year 2: $69,338
  • Year 3: $76,950
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,374
  • Year 2: $71,015
  • Year 3: $74,444
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,567
  • Year 2: $56,544
  • Year 3: $64,874
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,473
  • Year 2: $59,441
  • Year 3: $63,152
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,437
  • Year 2: $45,048
  • Year 3: $53,324
Public Administration (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,674
  • Year 2: $44,170
  • Year 3: $49,511
Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $39,542
  • Year 2: $40,089
  • Year 3: $48,299
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $41,745
  • Year 2: $40,521
  • Year 3: $47,859

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