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Overview |
BBC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
BBC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $258 |
Diversity |
BBC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BBC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 21% | ||
Campus |
BBC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or East Stroudsburg University?
- Clarks Summit University is 284.9% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at BBC than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($29,700.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than East Stroudsburg University ($16,176 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 56.2% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,300 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 213.9% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($19,782 vs. $6,302)
BBC vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC 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 BBC .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Clarks Summit University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $11,300 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $7,312 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $25,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($182 vs. $258)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/