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Overview |
KSC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
KSC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
KSC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
KSC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 21% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or East Stroudsburg University?
- Keene State College is 52.3% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at KSC than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($22,663.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than KSC ($17,278 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 18.7% lower than costs at Keene State College ($11,400 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 60% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,085 vs. $6,302)
KSC vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC 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 KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 46 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at KSC (3.1)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than KSC (89.5%)
KSC vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Keene State College (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $700 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $44,400)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,295)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/