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Overview |
IU Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,045 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,553 | $15,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,153 | $8,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 96% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,820 | 7,398 | ||
| Admitted | 2,163 | 6,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 3,045 students)
IU Northwest vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 3% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at IU Northwest than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($21,356.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than East Stroudsburg University ($5,553 vs. $15,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 8.9% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,244 vs. $11,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Indiana University Northwest (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students is 4.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($8,504 vs. $8,153)
IU Northwest vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (945) is 17 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than IU Northwest (76.7%)
IU Northwest vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (59% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,600 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $39,500)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $30 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,030)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and IU Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/