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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | CNU | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 6% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 4,559 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at CNU than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($22,613.00 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 CNU ($17,278 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 5.2% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,400 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Christopher Newport University (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 27.3% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,022 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 210 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than CNU (85.4%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or CNU? 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 CNU and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $2,000 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $45,100)
- Christopher Newport University and East Stroudsburg University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Christopher Newport University and East Stroudsburg University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/