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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 5% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 5,143 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or Central Washington University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Central Washington University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($23,881.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than East Stroudsburg University ($15,864 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 19.7% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($11,400 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Central Washington University (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 47.5% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,294 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or Central Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Washington University or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at Central Washington University (978) is 33 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Central Washington University (93.5%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or Central Washington 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 Central Washington University and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Central Washington University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $2,700 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,100)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($20,737 vs. $25,000)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/