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Overview |
Fitchburg State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 95% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 5,143 students)
Fitchburg State vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 695.5% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.9% higher at East Stroudsburg University than Fitchburg State University ($15,432.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than East Stroudsburg University ($15,535 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 18.6% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($11,400 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Fitchburg State University (95% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 12.6% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,093 vs. $6,302)
Fitchburg State vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 48 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Fitchburg State University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,100 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/