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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | CSUMB | ||
| 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
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 5,143 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or CSUMB?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 34.4% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay than East Stroudsburg University ($11,435 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 42.6% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($11,400 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than California State University Monterey Bay (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 38.1% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,702 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or East Stroudsburg University .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than CSUMB (92.4%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $200 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $45,100)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/