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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Old Dominion LHU VCU Mason Millersville University of Pennsylvania Randolph-Macon| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 5% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 4,358 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Longwood University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($21,690.00 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 Longwood University ($17,278 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 25.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,400 vs. $14,318)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania as Longwood University (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 63.9% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,332 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 40 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,900 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University and East Stroudsburg University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Longwood University and East Stroudsburg University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/