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Overview |
SIUE | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
SIUE | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
SIUE | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 5,143 students)
SIUE vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or East Stroudsburg University?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 20.6% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at East Stroudsburg University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($15,432.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than East Stroudsburg University ($13,586 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 11% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,272 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 69% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,649 vs. $6,302)
SIUE vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE 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 SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 125 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than East Stroudsburg University (93.6%)
SIUE vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $1,900 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,100)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $3,570 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $25,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/