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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | Tarleton | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 79% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.21 | ||
| 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 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 3% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 5,143 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or Tarleton?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 74.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at East Stroudsburg University than Tarleton State University ($15,432.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than East Stroudsburg University ($13,755 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 10.4% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,328 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Tarleton State University (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 34.3% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,463 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 14 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Tarleton State University (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $400 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,100)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/