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Overview |
WestConn | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $11,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $15,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $8,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 96% |
Admission |
WestConn | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 7,398 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 6,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WestConn | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 15.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at East Stroudsburg University than Western Connecticut State University ($15,432.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than WestConn ($15,318 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 35.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,154 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Western Connecticut State University (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students is 7.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($8,504 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and WestConn 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 WestConn students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/