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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 15% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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 PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 4,043 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or PennWest Edinboro?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and PennWest Edinboro cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at East Stroudsburg University than PennWest Edinboro ($15,432.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 2.3% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($11,400 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than PennWest Edinboro (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($6,302 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at PennWest Edinboro (950) is 5 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
East Stroudsburg University vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than PennWest Edinboro (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,400 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $37,700)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/