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Atchison, KS · Emporia, KS
| Benedictine College | Emporia State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $27,891/yr | $16,261/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,032/yr | $11,452/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,599 | $19,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $22,678/yr | $11,905/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,893/yr | $14,229/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,231/yr | $18,994/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,832/yr | $19,531/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $261/mo | $207/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,430/yr | $10,950/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,000/yr | $10,950/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,243/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,450/yr | $3,588/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $52,206/yr | $21,967/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,350/yr | $7,106/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $36,350/yr | $15,419/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 19% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 49% | 59% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 98% | 98% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1140–1380 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1252 | 1120 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–29 | 18–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–29 · Math 20–27 | English 18–23 · Math 18–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,575 | 1,592 |
| Students accepted | 2,733 | 1,556 |
| Students who enrolled | 627 | 409 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 20% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 42% | 38% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 62% | 56% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,175/yr | $47,601/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $34,898–$74,536 | $32,486–$63,000 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 68% | 57% |
| White students graduating | 63% | 56% |
| Black students graduating | 21% | 55% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 61% | 49% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,000/yr | $41,389/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 68% |
| Graduate on time | 47% | 41% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | 48% |
| First-gen students who finish | 43% | 42% |
| Low-income students who finish | 30% | 39% |
| Students who transfer out | 27% | 8.1% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,407/yr | $44,930/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Theology & Religious Vocations 8% · Education 8% | Education 26% · Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Health Professions 16% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Education — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Theology & Religious Vocations — 8% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 16% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Engineering — 7% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Mechanical Engineering — $71,539/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $72,171/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 19% | 10% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,272 | 2,239 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 132 | 2,161 |
| Average professor pay | $8,331/mo | $6,918/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 91% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $95,543 | $51,017 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Atchison, KS | Emporia, KS |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1971 | 1863 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 3.6% |
| Men | 51% | 36% |
| Women | 49% | 64% |
| White students | 74% | 68% |
| Black students | 2.6% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 13% | 13% |
| Asian students | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 6% |
| Other / not reported | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 15% | 34% |
| Part-time students | 0.8% | 7.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.3% | 11% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,346/yr | $8,688/yr |
| Endowment | $58.5M | $103.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,628 | 933 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,210/yr | $6,300/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,590/yr | $4,242/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 18 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 625 | 516 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.1M | $2.5M |
| Athletics budget | $11.5M | $11.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $11.5M | $12.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $52,075 | $147,030 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.