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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| 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 Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 460 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 79.2% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Penn State New Kensington than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($23,086.00 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 Penn State New Kensington ($17,278 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 13.9% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($11,400 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Penn State New Kensington (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State New Kensington students is 24.7% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,860 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State New Kensington (980) is 35 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Penn State New Kensington (91.4%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or Penn State New Kensington? 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 Penn State New Kensington and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Penn State New Kensington (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $10,200 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/