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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | F&M | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 63% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 53% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 1,990 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 750.9% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 325.4% higher at F&M than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($65,652.00 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 F&M ($17,278 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 31.9% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($11,400 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Franklin and Marshall College (95% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 680.3% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($49,177 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or East Stroudsburg University .
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or F&M? 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 F&M and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (85% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $16,800 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $45,100)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/