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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 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 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | 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
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (6,617 students vs. 5,143 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 15.7% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at East Stroudsburg University than Colorado State University Pueblo ($15,432.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than East Stroudsburg University ($13,033 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 1.6% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,220 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 69% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,649 vs. $6,302)
CSU-Pueblo vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is 25 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than East Stroudsburg University (93.6%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,100 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo 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/