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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 12,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #820 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $17,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $9,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,318 | $11,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,504 | $11,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,398 | 8,231 | ||
| Admitted | 6,871 | 7,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $212 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (12,013 students vs. 5,460 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or A&M Commerce?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 61.1% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at A&M Commerce than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($17,390.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than East Stroudsburg University ($11,902 vs. $15,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 13.7% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,808 vs. $11,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Texas A&M University Commerce (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 36.1% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,573 vs. $8,504)
East Stroudsburg University vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Commerce (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 A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman A&M Commerce students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than A&M Commerce (92.6%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,900 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $4,486 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($20,514 vs. $25,000)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($212 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/