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Overview |
SCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,820 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #820 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $11,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,870 | $15,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,786 | $8,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 96% |
Admission |
SCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,303 | 7,398 | ||
| Admitted | 6,735 | 6,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (8,820 students vs. 5,460 students)
SCSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 15.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at SCSU than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($19,940.00 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 SCSU ($15,318 vs. $19,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 31.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,154 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Southern Connecticut State University (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 3.3% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,786 vs. $8,504)
SCSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (945) is 27 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than SCSU (81.1%)
SCSU vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $700 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $45,100)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/