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Overview |
CCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
CCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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 | 940/1160 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 26, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 5,143 students)
CCSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 19.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at CCSU than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($19,358.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than East Stroudsburg University ($17,088 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 9.3% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,400 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Central Connecticut State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students is 1.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($6,302 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU 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 CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 66 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Central Connecticut State University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,100)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/