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Overview |
Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 5,143 students)
Northwest vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at East Stroudsburg University than Northwest Missouri State University ($15,432.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than East Stroudsburg University ($14,197 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 9.3% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,428 vs. $11,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University as East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 33.1% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,387 vs. $6,302)
Northwest vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, 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 Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 102 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,900 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $41,200)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and Northwest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and 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 Northwest students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/