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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | LVC | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 19% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 2,080 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 512.2% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.1% higher at LVC than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($47,240.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than LVC ($17,278 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 16% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($11,400 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 459.3% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($35,245 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or East Stroudsburg University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than LVC (76.7%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or LVC? 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 LVC and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $2,400 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/