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Overview |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 671.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.6% higher at East Stroudsburg University than Elizabeth City State University ($15,432.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than East Stroudsburg University ($4,120 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 30.6% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,727 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Elizabeth City State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 40.9% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,877 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 .
- The average SAT score at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (945) is 101 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than ECSU (74.2%)
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 Elizabeth City State University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $14,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $30,700)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,125)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/