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Overview |
Kent State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $11,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $15,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $8,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Kent State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 7,398 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 6,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kent State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 5,460 students)
Kent State vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or East Stroudsburg University?
- Kent State University at Kent is 64.3% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($12,674.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Kent State than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($22,144.00 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 Kent State ($15,318 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 16.9% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,154 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Kent State University at Kent (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 16.3% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,888 vs. $8,504)
Kent State vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent 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 Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 122 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Kent State (86.6%)
Kent State vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,800 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,300)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/