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CCSU WestConn SCSU Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania LHU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Ship WCU Western New England University UConn RIC| Eastern Connecticut State University | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 19.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at East Stroudsburg University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,432.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than ECSU ($17,278 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 41.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,400 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 74.4% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,993 vs. $6,302)
ECSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or East Stroudsburg University? 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 East Stroudsburg University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,100)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/