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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 23% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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 Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 1,490 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 482.3% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.1% higher at Randolph-Macon than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($44,930.00 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 Randolph-Macon ($17,278 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 18.5% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($11,400 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 388.5% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($30,787 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 153 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Randolph-Macon (85.4%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $5,500 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/