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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | UWT | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #820 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $15,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,318 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,504 | $13,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 77% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,398 | 3,161 | ||
| Admitted | 6,871 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 4,777 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 49.4% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.9% higher at UWT than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($40,878.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than East Stroudsburg University ($11,290 vs. $15,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 43% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($11,154 vs. $15,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 59% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($13,521 vs. $8,504)
East Stroudsburg University vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Tacoma Campus (966) is 21 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than UWT (82.9%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or UWT? 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 UWT and East Stroudsburg University.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $20,700 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $45,100)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/