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Indiana State Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania LHU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Ship WCU SCSU IU Southeast Moravian College YCP Montclair State University| Indiana University South Bend | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,216 | $11,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $15,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $8,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 7,398 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 6,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
IU South Bend | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 4,446 students)
IU South Bend vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 3% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at IU South Bend 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 South Bend than East Stroudsburg University ($8,090 vs. $15,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 0.6% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($11,154 vs. $11,216)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Indiana University South Bend (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students is 4.3% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($8,504 vs. $8,152)
IU South Bend vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is 10 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have at the same average high school GPA (3.24) as students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than IU South Bend (86%)
IU South Bend vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (59% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,000 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $25,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/