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Overview |
TROY | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 95% |
Admission |
TROY | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
TROY | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
TROY | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 21% | ||
Campus |
TROY | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 5,143 students)
TROY vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or East Stroudsburg University?
- Troy University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at TROY than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($18,624.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than East Stroudsburg University ($13,187 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 50% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,599 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Troy University (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 39.7% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,806 vs. $6,302)
TROY vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 101 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming TROY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than East Stroudsburg University (93.6%)
TROY vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Troy University (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,700 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $39,400)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and TROY graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and TROY 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 TROY students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/