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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 51% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 2,363 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 53.3% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at Castleton State College than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($28,800.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than East Stroudsburg University ($16,791 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 8.8% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($11,400 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 106.4% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($13,007 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at Castleton State College (959) is 14 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Castleton State College (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,500 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College and East Stroudsburg University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Castleton State College and East Stroudsburg University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/