- Both Washburn University and Emporia State University (ESU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Kansas.
- Washburn University has more expensive tuition of $20,582 than ESU ($15,669).
- Washburn University is larger with 5,460 students than ESU (5,324 students).
| Washburn University View More Rivals | Emporia State University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Kansas | Rankings | #11 in Kansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Topeka, KS | Location | Emporia, KS |
| Known as | ESU | |
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,578 Kansas residents $20,582 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,356 Kansas residents $15,669 out-of-state |
| $10,388 Kansas residents $20,068 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,199 Kansas residents $19,510 out-of-state |
| $7,040 | Financial Aid | $5,983 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 82.75% | |
| Yield | 43.25% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 5,460 | Total Students | 5,324 |
| 4,733 | Undergraduate | 2,740 |
| 727 | Graduate | 2,584 |
| 740 | Online Enrollment | 2,520 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 36% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $43,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 988) $6,200 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,998 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 269 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 237 Full-time 37 Part-time |
| 736 Full-time 217 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 693 Full-time 54 Part-time |
| $69,274 for Faculties $48,495 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,218 for Faculties $49,381 Part-time |