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Overview |
Cleveland State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 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 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 5,143 students)
Cleveland State vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or East Stroudsburg University?
- Cleveland State University is 57.4% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Cleveland State than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($17,359.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than East Stroudsburg University ($15,719 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 24.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,400 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Cleveland State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 49.7% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,436 vs. $6,302)
Cleveland State vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 83 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Cleveland State University (59% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $900 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/