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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | PAFA | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 80% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 42% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 172 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 424.9% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.4% higher at PAFA than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($40,500.00 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 PAFA ($17,278 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 53.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($11,400 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 155.3% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($16,087 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or East Stroudsburg University .
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than PAFA (91.3%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $23,100 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $22,000)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/