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Overview |
East Stroudsburg University | VSU | ||
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,143 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Stroudsburg University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,278 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,302 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
East Stroudsburg University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,679 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 5,317 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Stroudsburg University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $305 |
Diversity |
East Stroudsburg University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
East Stroudsburg University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 27% | ||
Campus |
East Stroudsburg University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 4,648 students)
East Stroudsburg University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Stroudsburg University or VSU?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 39.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at VSU than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($16,542.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than East Stroudsburg University ($15,773 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 1.3% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($11,400 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Virginia State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 82.5% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,498 vs. $6,302)
East Stroudsburg University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Stroudsburg University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or East Stroudsburg University .
- The average SAT score at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (945) is 88 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming East Stroudsburg University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at VSU (2.85)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than VSU (89.7%)
East Stroudsburg University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Stroudsburg University or VSU? 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 VSU and East Stroudsburg University.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Virginia State University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,400 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $36,700)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,500)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($258 vs. $305)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/