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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 48% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 5,143 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 540.4% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.2% higher at Saint Joseph's University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($49,410.00 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 Saint Joseph's University ($17,278 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 34.1% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($11,400 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 373.2% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($29,822 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or East Stroudsburg University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Saint Joseph's University (88.7%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $18,900 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $45,100)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $1,992 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($23,008 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/