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Overview |
Arkansas State University | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $11,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $15,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $8,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 7,398 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 6,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 5,460 students)
Arkansas State University vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at East Stroudsburg University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($15,432.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than East Stroudsburg University ($13,002 vs. $15,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 0.5% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,100 vs. $11,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Arkansas State University Main Campus (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 26.1% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,720 vs. $8,504)
Arkansas State University vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 143 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or East Stroudsburg University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between East Stroudsburg University and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $9,100 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/