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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | SFASU | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 72% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 1% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 5,143 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at SFASU than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($18,858.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than East Stroudsburg University ($13,858 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 18.2% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,642 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Stephen F Austin State University (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 64.4% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,363 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 56 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than SFASU (89.5%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $500 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $44,600)
- Stephen F Austin State University and East Stroudsburg University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Stephen F Austin State University and East Stroudsburg University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/