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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | NSU | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 31, 2024 |
Academics |
East Stroudsburg University | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 31% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | NSU | ||
| 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
- Norfolk State University is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 5,143 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or NSU?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 34.1% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at NSU than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($16,920.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than East Stroudsburg University ($14,652 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 5.1% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,844 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Norfolk State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 93% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($12,164 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (945) is 137 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at NSU (2.9)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than NSU (89.5%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or NSU? 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 NSU and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Norfolk State University (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $36,700)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/