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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | UTC | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #820 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,318 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,504 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,398 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 6,871 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 5,460 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 6.7% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at UTC than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($16,296.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than East Stroudsburg University ($13,801 vs. $15,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 11% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,052 vs. $11,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 15.6% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,834 vs. $8,504)
East Stroudsburg University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 142 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming UTC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than UTC (77%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or UTC? 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 UTC and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,500 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $4,208 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $25,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC 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/