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Overview |
CSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 95% |
Admission |
CSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 | Dec 15, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 5,143 students)
CSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 34.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at CSU than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($17,622.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than East Stroudsburg University ($15,517 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 33.4% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($11,400 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than California State University Chico (95% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 45.4% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,162 vs. $6,302)
CSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 58 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than East Stroudsburg University (93.6%)
CSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is the same as at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $7,300 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $45,100)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/