ESU vs. WGU
The following statements compare Emporia State University and Western Governors University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- ESU's tuition ($15,669) is more expensive than WGU ($8,300).
- ESU's acceptance rate (97.74%) is lower than ESU (97.74%).
- ESU has higher yield (26.29%) than ESU (26.29%).
- ESU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than WGU (42 to 1).
- WGU (185,015 students) is larger than ESU (4,658 students) with more enrolled students.
- ESU ($6,991) has higher amount of financial aid than WGU ($4,580).
- ESU's graduation rate (54%) is higher than WGU (51%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,356 In-State
$15,669 out-of-state
$15,669 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,991
Test Scores
Admission
97.74% Acceptance Rate
26.29% Yield
Enrollment
2,412 Undergraduate
2,246 Graduate
2,200 Online Students
Graduation Rate
54% Graduation Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
193 Faculties (full-time)
615 Staffs (full-time)
$62,218 Faculty Salary
$49,381 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,300 annual charge
-933 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,242 annual charge

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,300
Financial Aid
$4,580
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
135,822 Undergraduate
49,193 Graduate
185,015 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
62% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
42 to 1 Students to Faculty
3,200 Faculties (full-time)
7,041 Staffs (full-time)
$51,239 Faculty Salary
$73,154 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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