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Overview |
Salisbury | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $11,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $15,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $8,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
Salisbury | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 7,398 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 6,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 5,460 students)
Salisbury vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Salisbury than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($18,400.00 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 Salisbury ($15,318 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 20.3% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,154 vs. $13,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Salisbury University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students is 3.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($8,504 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury 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 Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Salisbury (88.6%)
Salisbury vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $6,900 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $45,100)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,847 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/