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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 89.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at East Stroudsburg University than Georgia Southwestern State University ($15,432.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than East Stroudsburg University ($12,186 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 27% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,978 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 50.3% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,472 vs. $6,302)
Georgia Southwestern vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 22 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (59% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,000 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/