| KU vs. ESU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#248 in National Universities #4 in Kansas Colleges | Rankings* | #28 in Federal Region VII Universities #9 in Kansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,102 Kansas Residents $30,432 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,106 Kansas Residents $15,419 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,971 Kansas Residents $27,146 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,843 Kansas Residents $19,154 Out-of-State |
| More$10,731 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,991 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,190 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter93.48% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.71% |
| Favorable25.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.95% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger29,792 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,557 |
| Larger22,085 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,396 |
| Larger7,707 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,161 |
| Larger3,126 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,347 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower56% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower8% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,488) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 988) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,914) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,998) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 3,080 | Number of faculty | 215 |
| Higher$103,164 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,237 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.