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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | W&J | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #820 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,318 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,504 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,398 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 6,871 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 1,162 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 257.8% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at W&J than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,605.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than W&J ($15,318 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 24.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,154 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 358.3% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($38,971 vs. $8,504)
East Stroudsburg University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or East Stroudsburg University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than W&J (81.5%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or W&J? 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 W&J and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $11,800 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/