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Overview |
FDU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
FDU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 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 |
FDU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
FDU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
FDU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 21% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 5,143 students)
FDU vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or East Stroudsburg University?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 331.1% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at FDU than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($33,264.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than East Stroudsburg University ($16,030 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 36.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($11,400 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 377% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($30,059 vs. $6,302)
FDU vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU 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 FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 50 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming FDU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than FDU (84.1%)
FDU vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $7,800 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/