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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | BC | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 1,421 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 402.9% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.4% higher at BC than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($38,800.00 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 BC ($17,278 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 21.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,400 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 441.8% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($34,142 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 89 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than BC (90.4%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or BC? 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 BC and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is the same as at Bridgewater College (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $43,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/